Royal Mint Unveils 2024’s Showstopper Coins Celebrating British Icons
The Royal Mint has just dropped the first look at its 2024 coin collection, featuring five dazzling new designs spotlighting British heritage – from the grandeur of Buckingham Palace to a tribute to Sir Winston Churchill.
2024 Annual Set: A Collector’s Dream
The 2024 Annual Set of Commemorative Coins kicks off sales on January 2, 2024, with prices starting at £34.50. These collectible coins come in both precious metals and base-proof finishes, perfect for collectors or souvenir seekers. Plus, several coins will be available individually throughout the year.
Which Icons Make the Cut?
- Buckingham Palace £5 CoinArtist Henry Gray captures the stunning architecture of one of Britain’s most iconic landmarks.
- Sir Winston Churchill £2 CoinMarking 150 years since Churchill’s birth, this coin features a young Churchill in his 1895 Hussars uniform with the poignant edge inscription, “Pave the way for peace and freedom.”
- National Gallery UK £2 CoinTo celebrate 200 years of the National Gallery, Edwina Ellis designs a coin showcasing the gallery’s historic building.
- RNLI UK 50p CoinJohn Bergdahl’s creation honours 200 years of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, featuring the RNLI flag encircled by a lifesaver ring.
- Team GB and ParalympicsGB 50p CoinDesigned by Charis Tsevis, this coin cheers on Team GB and ParalympicsGB athletes ahead of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, depicting athletes side by side in perfect parity.
Royal Mint Boss Hails Coin Set as a “Keepsake of Memorable Moments”
Rebecca Morgan, Royal Mint’s director of commemorative coins, said: “As we approach the new year, we’re thrilled to launch five new designs celebrating some of the most significant moments and anniversaries of 2024.”
She added, “Annual Sets have been a tradition since 1971 and have become precious collectibles and gifts, marking unforgettable occasions.”
Collectors and patriot hearts alike can’t wait to snap up these stunning coins that celebrate Britain’s rich culture and history through 2024.
