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Each year, The Royal Mint marks important British anniversaries, events or accomplishments on our coins and today we are delighted to reveal the UK’s new coin designs for 2018.

Scroll down to take a first look – I can assure you that you will not be disappointed!

Representation of the People Act 50p

Representation of the People Act 50p by Stephen Taylor

This 50p celebrates the 100^th Anniversary of the Representation of the People Act, which allowed all men over the age of 21 and women over the age of 30 the right to vote. Arguably one of the most significant Acts in modern British history, it laid the foundation for equality and democratic freedom that the UK has today. The stunning design features a detailed image of five figures in glorious celebration.

First World War Armistice £2

World War One Armistice £2 designed by Stephen Raw

2018 marks the 100^th anniversary of the First World War Armistice, concluding four years of bloody and gruelling combat, the like of which had never been seen before. ‘On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month’ the guns fell silent on the Western Front, a victory for the Allies but at a cost of over nine million soldiers’ lives. The words ‘the truth untold the pity of war’ are engraved on the reverse of this coin.

Royal Air Force Centenary £2

The Royal Air Force Centenary £2 by Rhys Morgan

This coin marks the 100^th anniversary of the formation of the RAF. It is the oldest independent air force in the world. Involved in critical missions throughout every decade and confrontation, the RAF have protected Britain’s skies since its inception and were integral to the victories in WWI and WWII. The iconic design on this £2 coin shows the iconic RAF Badge.

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein £2

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein by Thomas Docherty

This £2 coin pays tribute to Mary Shelley, marking the 200^th anniversary of the publication of her most famous gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’. There’s no other iconic character in Horror than that of Frankenstein’s monster! It can be regarded as the first sci-fi novel ever written. The engraving, ‘The Modern Prometheus’ on this £2 coin, is a reference to the classical myth for which this story draws parallels with.

The 5^th Birthday of HRH Prince George £5

HRH Prince George’s 5^th Birthday £5 coin by Jody Clark

This coin celebrates the 5^th birthday of His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge. Born on the 22^nd July 2013, Prince George is the first born to their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and third in line to the throne. Over the past five years, from his birthdays to his first day of School, we have seen him grow into a charismatic young prince, winning a space in all the nation’s hearts. This beautiful traditional design features St George atop his stallion slaying the fire breathing Dragon.

All of these designs are stunning and there’s no doubt that these coins will only become more desirable in the years to come. I’m sure you already have your favourites, let us know in the comments!

If you’re interested…

You can secure the brand new 2018 coins in the limited edition DateStamp™ UK Specimen Year Set. Each of the new coins have been struck to Brilliant Uncirculated quality and encapsulated alongside a 1^st Class Stamp which has been officially postmarked by Royal Mail with their first day of issue – 1^st January 2018.

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