Among the characters depicted are Feathers McGraw, Shaun the Sheep, Morph and the much-loved duo Wallace and Gromit
Looks cool for you coin collectors out there 😁
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Among the characters depicted are Feathers McGraw, Shaun the Sheep, Morph and the much-loved duo Wallace and Gromit
Looks cool for you coin collectors out there 😁
The Royal Mint has officially launched a special 50p coin to celebrate the 25th anniversary of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring."
Designed by coin designer Thomas T. Docherty, the "tails" side of the coin features the iconic One Ring engraved with Tolkien's Black Speech and Elvish script, including the legendary verse: "One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them."
The "heads" side displays the official coinage portrait of King Charles III. The coin also includes a unique caustic finish that reveals the Eye of Sauron under light.
Available now for around £15, this is the very first release in an upcoming 7-coin collection!
2019 Elizabeth II 'Sherlock Holmes' 50p Coin
Look!! I gotta Squirrel Nutkin 50p when I was busking earlier🥰
Now there's lovely☺️
Iron Maiden take centre stage as the newest headliner to join our Music Legends Collection. 🎶 🎸
For half a century, they have been bringing their trademark brand of heavy metal to adoring fans all over the world, carving out a rock legacy unlike any other.
Head to the link in our story to secure yours.
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Royal Mint UK
July 8, 2025
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When I mentioned Mark Monnone yesterday, it made me remember that his project, Monnone Alone (Melbourne, Australia), has a new LP coming out. Aside from being a great person and the mastermind of Lost & Lonesome Recording Co., Mark is an outstanding pop musician in his own right. Micah and I saw it firsthand when Monnone Alone opened for The Zebras years ago in Sacramento. Additionally, he was a founding member of The Lucksmiths. Special guest appearances on the new album include Steph Hughes (Dick Diver) and Gary Olson (The Ladybug Transistor).
"Dry Doubt" has a definite Pavement-sounding guitar and feel. But Mark's voice and melodies are all his own. "Ways To Wear My Hair" was originally released back in 2023 on a lathe-cut from Royal Mint (Finland).
Bands like The Slow Summits and Chime School ply a similar sound to Monnone Alone. Meritorio Records and Repeating Cloud will be releasing "Here Comes the Afternoon" in early May 2025.
Happy Lunar New Year of the Dragon! 恭喜發財!
Thought it would be a nice moment to share this lovely Hong Kong Ten Dollar stamp!
Two photos of King George VI by Bertram Park were considered for use on postage stamps. The first portrait was rejected by the Royal Mint, but accepted for those produced for the Commonwealth. The second portrait was accepted for UK circulation - and it tickles me how the King’s big ear was made smaller!
Which portrait would you have chosen? (I say, screw the photos, just give me Bertie😂)