What kind of coins are at the Windsor Mint?
The Windsor Mint ® shop presents the most popular gold coins and silver coins and exclusive strikes in gold and silver, highly sought-after by collectors. Windsor Mint ® offers you coin rarities, historic and antique originals and true to original replica and re-strikes in highest minting quality.
Who is the designer of the Royal Mint Medal?
Each definitive coin is struck in its circulating alloy but finished to Proof standard, highlighting every detail of the design. The set is completed by The Royal Mint Medal, designed by Royal Mint coin designer Kerry Davies. Taking the form of an ingot, the medal celebrates the circulating coinage of the UK.
When did the House of Windsor become the royal family?
The House of Windsor came into being in 1917, when the name was adopted as the British Royal Family’s official name by a proclamation of King George V, replacing the historic name of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. It remains the family name of the current Royal Family.
Who is the designer of the UK £5 coin?
The set is completed by The Royal Mint Medal, designed by Royal Mint coin designer Kerry Davies. Taking the form of an ingot, the medal celebrates the circulating coinage of the UK. A £5 coin marks the 1000th anniversary of the coronation of King Canute, the Viking conqueror hailed the first ‘king of all England’.
What kind of coin is the House of Windsor?
2010 Windsor Mint, Kings And Queens Of Britain Proof Coin. Windsor Mint “Accession Portrait” Commemorative Coin 50mm Diameter. Windsor Mint “House of Windsor” One Crown. Family Tree Gold-plated Coin
Are there any coins from the Royal Mint?
The Royal Mint Historics range offers carefully sourced, authentic coins from the past; originally struck by The Royal Mint and offered for sale once again. With individual classics or historic sets, these coins are a great way to revisit the events that shaped the nation’s history or remember important occasions of your own.
What does the Royal Mint Annual set do?
The Royal Mint’s Annual Sets give you an opportunity to own some of the year’s key commemorative coins, carefully brought together in one impressive presentation.
Each definitive coin is struck in its circulating alloy but finished to Proof standard, highlighting every detail of the design. The set is completed by The Royal Mint Medal, designed by Royal Mint coin designer Kerry Davies. Taking the form of an ingot, the medal celebrates the circulating coinage of the UK.
