Designers

Behind the Design: The Falcon of the Plantagenets and The Queen’s Beasts Collection

Behind the Design with P. J. Lynch

Meet the designer: David Lawrence, Britannia 2019

Drawn to Ice: The Art of James Tottle

James Tottle is a young Welsh artist who specialises in carving works in ice. From horses to lions to film characters and fantastic beasts, his ice sculptures are delicate, beautiful and hyperreal.

Behind the white Lion of Mortimer Design

Jody Clark, the designer behind The Queen's Beasts Collection, shares his inspiration for the White Lion of Mortimer. While the story of The Royal Mint’s past is peppered with grand, mature and characterful engravers, a new generation of coin designers is making an impression on the minting world.

Meet The Illustrator

At The Royal Mint, craftsmanship can be found at every level of all we produce, from coins to the special touches that make each product’s packaging a pleasure to open.

Behind the Design with Matt Dent and Christian Davies

The story of the events that brought about the end of the Second World War, an iconic moment that touched the lives of millions, is told through a £5 coin by Matt Dent and Christian Davies. Matt and Christian met while studying graphic design in Brighton, founding their own design agency Bison Bison in 2011 where they continue to collaborate.

Behind the Design with Chris Costello

The Rosalind Franklin coin design interview with David Knapton

Rosalind Franklin is featured in our fascinating Innovation in Science coin series.

Behind The Design with Laura Clancy

In 2020 we are celebrating 007 with our new James Bond Collection, featuring a range of three coins with interconnecting designs, an Inspired Innovation range, which include micro-text and a hidden message, and Special Issue editions. Our ultimate tribute to James Bond is our Special Issue coin which has been created by Royal Mint designer Laura Clancy. Laura is a huge Bond fan and enjoyed the opportunity to create a coin design for this series.

Behind the Design Series: The 2017 Lunar Year of The Rooster coins

The Royal Mint’s Shēngxiào Collection combines centuries of Chinese tradition with British minting craftsmanship, celebrating the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac.

Behind the design: The 2018 Lunar Year of the Dog Coins

Around the world, Chinese New Year is celebrated with the exchange of gifts and money, traditionally given in red envelopes to wish the recipient love, luck and prosperity.

Behind the Design

Behind the Design: Find out More About The Original Beatrix Potter™ Illustrations Appearing on a 50p from designer, Emma Noble