2023 Annual Sets
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I purchase the 2023 Annual Set?
You can purchase a 2023 Annual Set from The Royal Mint’s website at 9am on 3rd January.
How can I purchase the 2023 Annual Set?
The 2023 Annual Set will be available to buy from 3rd January at 9am on The Royal Mint’s website.
Will the 2023 Annual Set be available to buy from The Royal Mint Experience?
The 2023 Annual Set won’t be available to buy from The Royal Mint Experience at this moment in time. The best way to secure this year’s set of coins is by visiting The Royal Mint’s website to place your order.
Why were these coins chosen to appear in the 2023 Annual Set?
The Royal Mint’s Annual Set coin collection includes five coins that mark significant anniversaries or milestone moments that will happen in Britain that year. From commemorating the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service to celebrating His Majesty The King’s 75th birthday, the set allows collectors to own a collection of coins that mark this year’s most momentous occasions.
All proposed themes, events and anniversaries go through a rigorous planning and design selection process governed by an independent panel known as The Royal Mint Advisory Committee (RMAC).
Who decides what appears on UK coins?
The Royal Mint will compile a longlist of events and themes gathered from key anniversaries, public suggestions and market research. These proposed themes, events and anniversaries go through a rigorous planning and design selection process governed by an independent panel known as The Royal Mint Advisory Committee (RMAC).
Will the coins in the 2023 Annual Set be available to buy individually?
Yes, each coin as part of The Royal Mint’s 2023 Annual Set will be available to buy individually throughout the year. Individual dates will be revealed throughout the year.
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Will the coins as part of the Annual Sets enter circulation?
At this moment in time, we cannot confirm whether the £2 or 50p coins that are available as part of The Royal Mint’s 2023 Annual Set will enter circulation. The volume and variety of coins minted each year is wholly dependent on industry demand from UK banks and Post Offices. You can find out more on how UK coins enter circulation by watching the following video: How do coins enter circulation? - YouTube
We would also encourage you to keep an eye on our social media channels for further updates about coins entering circulation, we will always share updates about this across our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels.
Why are there no definitive coins available?
As the official maker of UK coins, The Royal Mint is currently experiencing one of its biggest changes to coinage since Decimalisation. As such, the 2023 Definitive Coin Set won’t be available to purchase at the beginning of this year. We believe a Definitive Coin Set will be launching later this year, but it is too early to communicate an exact date at this moment in time.
We will reveal further information about this across our social media channels in due course.
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What will the new definitive coins for 2023 look like?
At this moment in time, we are unable to reveal information about future coin designs, including the 2023 Definitive Coins. We would encourage you to keep an eye on The Royal Mint’s social media channels for future updates about this.
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Will the new definitive coins for 2023 enter circulation?
At this moment in time, we cannot confirm whether any 2023 denominations will enter circulation. The volume and variety of coins minted each year is wholly dependent on industry demand from UK banks and Post Offices. You can find out more on how UK coins enter circulation by watching the following video: How do coins enter circulation? - YouTube
We would also encourage you to keep an eye on our social media channels for further updates about coins entering circulation, we will always share update about this across our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels.
Who designed His Majesty King Charles III’s portrait?
The portrait has been designed by renowned British Sculptor Martin Jennings. Martin has been making public sculptures in the United Kingdom for many years, including John Betjeman at St Pancras Station and George Orwell outside BBC Broadcasting House.
Why isn’t the King wearing a crown?
Portraits of British kings on their coinage have not included a crown for hundreds of years.
Why does the King’s portrait face the opposite way to the Queen?
This is a long-standing tradition which dates back to the Reformation. You can read about the history here: royalmint.com/stories/collect/coinage-portrait-tradition/
Why is Charles written in English instead of Latin?
We have continued the tradition of Latin on the coinage of the king, but wanted to ensure it was accessible to a modern audience by adopting the more familiar ‘Charles’.
Other Products
As the official maker of UK coins, The Royal Mint is currently experiencing one of its biggest changes to coinage since Decimalisation. As His Majesty The King’s portrait begins to appear on all UK coins produced by The Royal Mint, some products will launch later in the year including the Wedding Coin Set, Baby Coin Set, Silver Penny and Silver Sixpence.