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Revealed: The Royal Mint UK commemorative coin designs for 2017
Each year, The Royal Mint marks important British anniversaries, events or accomplishments on our coins and today we are pleased to reveal UK’s new coin designs for 2017.
Scroll down and I’m sure you’ll agree 2017 is set to be another significant year for coin collectors, with some exceptional designs that are sure to look resplendent when struck to the ‘collector’s favourite’ Proof finish…
The Sir Isaac Newton 50p
This 50p coin has been issued to mark the outstanding achievements of Sir Isaac Newton and has been designed by Aaron West.
The 50p coin commemorates the revolutionary scientific and mathematical genius, Sir Isaac Newton and his remarkable legacy. He discovered the laws of gravity and motion and remains one of the most famous men in history. This coin really needs to be seen in real life as the concentric design cleverly catches the light differently from every angle.
The Jane Austen £2 Coin
The 2017 Jane Austen UK £2 Coin
2017 sees the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s death – and this £2 has been specially designed to commemorate one of the most famous authors of all time. Featuring an unusual ‘cameo’ design and Austen’s signature, this coin is sure to be highly sought-after.
The First World War Aviation £2 Coin
The 2017 First World War Aviation UK £2 Coin
The latest in The Royal Mint’s series of two pound coins commemorating World War I, this particular issue pays tribute to the role of the air force in the conflict. Designed by tangerine the striking aerial perspective is a first for a UK £2 coin.
The House of Windsor £5 Coin
The 2017 House of Windsor UK £5 Coin
100 years of Royal tradition are honoured with this exceptional £5 coin – commemorating the Centenary of the House of Windsor. In 1917 King George V changed the name of the British Royal Family from Saxe-Coburg and Gotha to the now familiar Windsor. The coin’s pleasingly traditional design features Windsor Castle.
The King Canute £5 Coin
The 2017 King Canute UK £5 Coin
In a nod to Britain’s storied history, the second 2017 £5 coin marks the 1,000th anniversary of King Canute’s accession to the throne. Most famous for his attempts to prove his power by turning back the tide, Canute is also hailed as the first ‘king of all England.’
Some of these designs are really exceptional, and they are certain to become more sought-after in years to come. Which is your favourite? Let us know in the comments!
If you’re interested…
You can now own all the new 2017 coins in the DateStamp™ UK Specimen Year Set. Each coin has been struck to Brilliant Uncirculated quality and encapsulated alongside a 1st Class Stamp officially postmarked by Royal Mail with the issue date – 1/1/2017. Click here for more details…
The Royal Jubilee celebrated for the VERY FIRST time in 2017…
Coming soon in 2017 – a remarkable British Royal Jubilee celebrated for the first time ever. Watch the video now…
Is this the most collectable Poppy Coin yet?
The 2016 Masterpiece Silver 5oz Poppy Coin
During the last few years collectors of the annual poppy coins, issued in support of The Royal British Legion, have helped raise over £500,000 for the charity to provide lifelong support for the Armed Forces community – serving men and women, veterans, and their families.
To mark the £500,000 milestone, a very special Poppy Coin has been authorised for release – The Masterpiece 5oz Silver Poppy Coin.
And it is called a masterpiece for a reason. Using cutting edge minting techniques the instantly recognisable red Poppy veritably bursts to life from the face of the coin.
With the design standing over 1.6mm tall, this type of relief can usually only be achieved through relatively unsophisticated casting methods. But this is NOT a cast piece.
From blank to finished coin – striking the Masterpiece Poppy Coin
It is a fully struck proof coin – and benefits from all the detail, mirroring and frosting that you expect from a commemorative proof coin.
Each coin starts life as a ‘blank’ – a highly polished solid silver disc. Next, the design is struck onto the coin up to 5 times using massive pressure and incredible skill. In fact, the coin is so difficult to produce many dies were broken in the process, but the resulting effect is definitely worth it.
Finally, the colour is applied using a special printing technique to give the coin its famous red Poppy – a perfect fit for a coin officially issued in support of The Royal British Legion.
The luxury wooden presentation case with viewing window
Just 450 to be issued
With such a complicated and time-consuming minting process, this coin was destined to have a low edition limit. But with just 450 to be struck, it seems it is likely to be one of the most sought-after Poppy Coins ever.
Each coin is carefully placed into a luxury wooden Presentation Case with a viewing window to protect it – befitting the ‘masterpiece’ status.
It is especially poignant that this coin has been issued in 2016 – the centenary of The Battle of The Somme. Suffice to say, this new coin would be at home as the centrepiece of any collection – or just a standalone tribute to those who have served and are serving now.
Available now – with a donation for the Legion…
The 2016 Masterpiece 50z Silver Proof Poppy Coin is available to own right now from The Westminster Collection, although they are expected to sell out quickly as first editions like this are always sought after.
To further support the work of The Royal British Legion, The Westminster Collection have organised for a donation of £49.50 from the sale of each coin to go directly to the charity, helping them to continue to provide financial, social and emotional support to all who have served and are currently serving in the British Armed Forces and their families.
The 2016 Masterpiece Silver 5oz Poppy Coin shown to scale against a 10p piece
If you’re interested…
You can add The 2016 Masterpiece 5oz Silver Proof Poppy Coin to your collection today – click here for details.
A donation of £49.50 from the sale of each coin will go directly to The Royal British Legion.