Guest Articles
On making change
Tom Hockenhull, Curator at The British Museum shares his highlights from a visit to our archives.
Early women coin collectors
Most coin collectors have been men but a surprising number of women have built great collections.
A gold medal for Sir John Soane
On 24 March 1835 Soane threw his house in Lincoln’s Inn Fields for a very special presentation.
D-Day at Lloyds Bank
How did Lloyds bank cope with decimalisation? Find out in this article from Museum on the Mound.
William Wyon & the Penny Black
Penny Black, the world’s first adhesive postage stamp, is based on the work of the engraver William Wyon.
A stamp of Royalty
Find out how the life and service of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was marked in stamps.
Postage dues
Dr Paul Ramsay FRPSL explains The Royal Mint’s role in the production of postage stamps.
The Royal Mint Museum and Research
Numismatist, Howard Hodgson shares his experiences of a research visit to the Royal Mint Museum archives.
The Move to South Wales
In 1966 the decision to adopt a decimal currency system, required the Mint to strike millions of decimal coins.
First coins of the Irish Free State
When the Irish Free State emerged from British rule in 1922, new symbols were needed for stamps and coins.
Hands on history
Find out what it's like to undertake work experience at the Royal Mint Museum in this blog by Jack Davis.
Working at the Royal Mint Museum
PhD student, Beth Seaman, shares her experiences of a placement at the Royal Mint Museum.
British Numismatic Society Internship
Find out more about what it's like to undertake an internship at the Royal Mint Museum from PhD student, Kerry Love.
Wonderful Angels and the Healing Touch
Find out more about the use of coins in medicine from PhD Student Beth Seaman.
Defaced!
Richard Kelleher, Senior Curator at the Fitzwilliam Museum introduces Defaced! an exhibition exploring the history of protest through money.
Beyond the Museum's Cabinets
Numismatist, Barrie Renwick, FRCNA, FCNRS shares his experiences of the Museum's Information and Research support.