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From the clang of hammers along Mint Street to the hum of today’s state-of-the-art factory floor, coin production at The Royal Mint has been through an extraordinary evolution. Progressing from simple hand striking via mechanisation, steam power and electrification to the present day where precision lasers enable astonishing details, each stage has enabled new possibilities, improving quality and elevating artistry. Comprising coins struck at key moments in numismatic history that demonstrate each era of innovation, this fascinating set charts the evolution of Britain’s coinage, and the role we have played in developing new techniques and technologies to create coins of the highest standard.

The Evolution of Coinage

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Specification

Britannia 2022 UK 1/4oz Gold Bullion Coin

Specification Value
Denomination £25
Alloy 999.9 Fine Gold
Weight 7.80 g
Diameter 22.00mm
Reverse Designer Philip Nathan
Specification Value
Obverse Designer Jody Clark
Quality Bullion
Year 2022
Pure Metal Type Gold

Quarter Noble

Specification Value
Alloy 22 Carat Gold
Weight 1.890g
Diameter 20.00mm
Quality Circulating
Year 1344-1470
Specification Value
Pure Metal Type Gold
Condition Fine

George III Spade Guinea

Specification Value
Alloy 22 Carat Gold
Weight 8.350g
Diameter 24.00mm
Quality Circulating
Year 1787-1800
Specification Value
Pure Metal Type Gold
Condition Fine

George III Half Sovereign

Specification Value
Alloy 22 Carat Gold
Weight 3.990g
Diameter 22.00mm
Reverse Designer Benedetto Pistrucci
Obverse Designer Benedetto Pistrucci
Specification Value
Quality Circulating
Year 1817-1820
Pure Metal Type Gold
Condition Very Fine

Victoria Sovereign

Specification Value
Denomination Sovereign
Alloy 22 Carat Gold
Weight 7.980g
Diameter 22.05mm
Reverse Designer Benedetto Pistrucci
Specification Value
Obverse Designer Thomas Brock
Quality Circulating
Year 1893-1901
Pure Metal Type Gold
Condition Very Fine

Elizabeth II Sovereign

Specification Value
Alloy 22 Carat Gold
Weight 7.980g
Diameter 22.05mm
Reverse Designer Benedetto Pistrucci
Obverse Designer Arnold Machin
Specification Value
Quality Circulating
Year 1974-1984
Pure Metal Type Gold
Condition Extremely Fine
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