The denomination of a nation’s coinage links together its history, society, and economic values.
The Museum collection contains over 80,000 coins which span from ancient times to the modern day.
The Royal Mint Museum contains some 12,000 medals, dating mainly from the beginning of the 19th century.
Our podcast explores the many surprising connections coins have beyond payment, from their role in maritime history to their use as mementos, jewellery, lucky charms, and even lifesavers.
Go behind the scenes of the Royal Mint Museum’s first podcast series, Coins and the Sea. There bonus episodes feature extended cuts of interviews with our fantastic guests.
Throughout both seasons of our podcast we’ve been joined by special guests from national institutions, museums, and research networks. Find out more about each of our podcast guests on this page.
Discover new stories from our guest authors. From subject experts to those who witnessed history.
