Do you know about English coins? Do you know where they are made? Speaking of this, we have to mention the famous Royal Mint. Children who like collecting commemorative coins should be familiar with the Royal Mint: Queen Elizabeth II commemorative coins, zodiac commemorative coins, Winnie Bear commemorative coins, Peter Rabbit commemorative coins, etc. are all popular “players” on the list of gifts for the New Year! Today, the committee members present to you the purchase strategy of The Royal Mint, which covers a series of tips, from the recommendation of popular commemorative coins, to the mail, return and exchange information, to the maintenance of commemorative coins.
The Royal Mint is a mint under the British government and is located in Rand Richmond, Wales. It is a company specializing in the production of circulating and non-circulating coins. The brand has a long history and is the largest coin maker in the world. In addition to manufacturing coins in circulation in the UK, it also serves more than 30 countries around the world and can produce up to 3.3 billion coins each year. The Royal Mint will also produce non-circulating commemorative coins, gold bars, medals, and sell ancient coins on the basis of casting coins in circulation, integrating gifts, collection, investment and wealth management. The official website of the Royal Mint sells a wide variety of commemorative coins, ranging from major historical events, to famous British figures, to childhood cartoon characters, which are popular among coin collectors.
All fans stand up! In order to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter, the Royal Mint launched the “Harry Potter Series Limited Commemorative Coins”! The minimum is only 11 pounds! In addition to the popularity of the big IP itself, this series of commemorative coins will also witness the replacement of two generations of British monarchs. The reverse of the Harry Potter portrait commemorative coins that have been sold still bears the portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II; On the reverse of the commemorative coin of Professor Dumbledore’s portrait, which will be released next year, will be printed with the head of King Charles III.
Harry Potter commemorative coins
In addition, all types of commemorative coins in this series have made a surprise hidden effect – under the light, tilt the coin to different angles, and the number “25” will be displayed at the stripe of the coin face (as shown in the left above). This is the first time that the Royal Mint has adopted this “hidden technology”, which is really a bit of “magic”!
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Commemorative Coin
In order to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Queen’s grandmother’s accession to the throne, the Royal Mint will certainly not miss this big event – the sale of limited commemorative coins for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee! And the price is super friendly. This commemorative coin with a face value of 50P can be taken as long as £ 7! The obverse of the coin is the word “70” in response to the scene, and the reverse is the sassy posture of the queen riding a horse. Both the design and the theme are very valuable commemorative coins. In the same series, there are more textured platinum jubilee coins with a face value of 5 pounds. In addition, the first commemorative coin with the Queen’s signature in the 70th anniversary review series is also a hot item.
The Queen’s grandmother died on September 8, 2022. In order to commemorate the Queen, the Royal Mint specially set up the [Elizabeth II Zone] to record and review every significant moment in the Queen’s life with commemorative coins of different materials and themes. For those who like to collect coins or want to remember the queen, it is very memorable.
As mentioned earlier, the Royal Mint will make commemorative coins to commemorate major events in British history, and the day when the British monetary system is officially changed to decimal is also a memorable day. Many babies may be confused, but if you study the history of Britain a little, you will know that the British currency used to be a more complex decimal system and a decimal system. One pound for 20 shillings and one shillings for 12 pence. The currency system that has been used for more than 1000 years was changed to decimal system on February 15, 1971, and one pound for 100 pence directly. The conversion in international currency circulation became more smooth, The British people call this day “Decimal Day”, or “D-Day” for short. This change has directly changed the daily life of the British people and is very memorable.
In order to commemorate the centuries-old history of the British monarchy, the coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 saw the ten statues of the guardian beasts, which were created by the famous sculptor James Woodford. Among them, the lion and unicorn on the British royal insignia, which symbolize England, are prominent.
Inspired by this, the Royal Mint has launched 10 commemorative coins of the Queen’s guardian beast since 2016, and this year’s Edward III Griffin Griffin Griffin can be gathered. Each kind of mythical beast is domineering, reflecting the majesty of British monarchs in different periods and the noble spirit of the royal family. Children who like to study English history, you are absolutely worthy of having such a representative commemorative coin!
How to buy commemorative coins on the official website of the Royal Mint
There are many novice partners who are not very clear about the process when they use the UK shopping website for the first time. The thoughtful committee member will present you the most complete ordering process on the official website of the Royal Mint:
Purchased by the Royal Mint
- First, you can register an account on the official website. Click the “Little Man” sign at the top right corner of the page, select “Create an Account”, then enter the mailbox and create a password on the new page, enter the next step, and fill in the relevant information according to the instructions on the page.
- After deciding the commemorative coins you want to buy, click “Add To Basket” on the product page to enter the shopping cart.
- Click the “shopping cart” sign at the top right corner of the page to enter the page, and the added items are clearly visible. If there is a discount code, you can “Add Promotional Code” in the box on the right side of the page. After confirming that the products in the shopping cart are correct, click “Process to Checkout” to enter the page of filling in personal information, mailing address and payment information.
- Fill in the name of the consignee, other required information, specific mailing address and payment information. It should be noted here that people sometimes confuse Billing Address and Delivery Address. I don’t know the difference between the two. In fact, Delivery Address is the place where you need the website to send the products you ordered, and Billing Address is the address you provided when you opened an account at the bank to apply for a card.
- After placing the order successfully, you will receive a confirmation email confirming the goods you purchased and the delivery address. After the subsequent package is sent, you will receive a Dispatch Email, that is, a delivery confirmation email, and then you can wait for the arrival of the package with peace of mind.
Shopping tips
Mailing information
For products worth 20 pounds or less purchased on the official website of the Royal Mint, the postage in the UK is 3 pounds; The value of purchased products is between 20.01-250 pounds, and the postage in the UK is 5 pounds; For products worth more than 250 pounds, the postage in the UK is 9 pounds.
The Royal Mint also provides international direct mail services for some countries and regions, including direct mail to Hong Kong, China, with the postage starting from 20 pounds. For the specific postage of other countries, you can refer to the mailing information page of the official website.
How to track orders
After the goods are dispatched, the Royal Mint will send an email to confirm that the goods have been sent, and then a Tracking Number will be attached to this email. This Tracking Number is usually with a hyperlink. Click this number in the email, and the page will automatically jump to the express status. You can see the delivery status of the package. Of course, you can also copy this string of Tracking Numbers and paste them on the official website of Express.
Return information
Do you want to return the product when you are not satisfied with it? Don’t worry, please contact customer service first to apply for return. According to the instructions of customer service, write down the customer code, delivery number Despatch Ref (these two numbers can be found on the express bill), and the reason for return, and then pack them together with the products to be returned and mail them to:
- Quality Department PCU
- PO Box 500
- Pontyclun
- CF72 8BR
Note: Due to the high value of the products sold, the Royal Mint will use strong cartons or cardboard bags for packaging, and the trademark information will be hidden. Before leaving the warehouse, the weight will be recorded and confirmed in detail to ensure the safety of the order. So if you receive a package with obvious signs of damage or being opened, remember not to sign for it, and ask the courier to return the package in time.
In addition, it should be noted that if you buy gold coins or gold bars and silver bars at the Mint, because the price of precious metals will fluctuate due to the market, the website will not accept returns. However, if the quality of gold coins or gold bars and silver bars does not meet expectations, you can still contact customer service for return within 14 days after receiving the goods. It is required to fill in the return form as required and ensure that the original packaging of the goods is complete, and send it back using the traceable mail service. The customer service contact will be received within 10 working days to notify the return decision.
Field experience
If you are particularly interested in coin collection, you can visit the Royal Mint Experience Center in Pontiacland, Wales! The specific address is:
- The Royal Mint Experience
- Heol-Y-Sarn, Ynysmaerdy
- Pontyclun
- Rhondda Cynon Taff
- CF72 8YT
Commemorative coin maintenance tool (Official Purchase Link)
After all, commemorative coins are precious and valuable items. To keep them “bright”, daily maintenance is still necessary. When you buy commemorative coins, you can also look at the small tools for coin maintenance launched by the Royal Mint, ranging from wipes to cotton gloves to coin collection books. For the friends who pay attention to the maintenance of the collection, it is absolutely intimate and practical “just need good things”!
About the general manager of the British Royal Mint, the committee member will introduce you here first. In general, commemorative coins designed more and more online are an excellent choice whether they are collected or bought as gifts. In addition to the commemorative significance, some styles may also maintain their value!
