UK Coin Guide
The UK has a rich coin heritage, with coins of all different shapes and sizes being minted over the years. The first UK coins date back to as far as 150BC! Over the centuries, there has been a large amount of innovation in the minting of these coins. They have also been minted in a variety of different materials, including tin, bronze, silver, and gold. There have also been multiple mints across the UK over the centuries. Currently, UK coins are minted at the Royal Mint in Wales.
Throughout history in the UK, Coin collectors and investors in the UK have been drawn towards the condition and rarity of coins. There are several grades used to assess the condition of a coin, including uncirculated, fine, very fine, and extremely fine.
Additionally, UK coin collectors and investors are also drawn to iconic designs such as the special Queen Elizabeth II jubilee coins and the Britannia designs by Philip Nathan. Nathan is a famous UK engraver known for his work on British coinage and medals. Other notable UK engravers include William Wyon, who designed the Victorian gothic crown, and Benedetto Pistrucci who designed the St George slaying the dragon reverse which appears on almost every sovereign coin to date.
