Commemorative coins have been issued by the Royal Mint in the United Kingdom since 1935. Initially they only came out to mark events of great interest, but since the turn of the millennium have been minted yearly.

Discover an unrivalled selection of commemorative coins and start your coin collection at the home of UK collecting, The Royal Mint.

Every year, The Royal Mint creates a special collection of British commemorative coins. Every coin and curated set we offer provides a connection to Britain’s past and brings the story of the nation to life. Learn about the beginnings of The Royal Mint, from the first coins struck during the reign of Alfred the Great to the birth of gold coinage.

Online numismatic catalog of UK commemorative decimal coins with images, descriptions, prices

Explore the exceptional range of gold, silver, commemorative and collectable coins and medals from The Royal Mint. Browse the latest releases alongside rare historic coins and buy online today.

In this commemorative coins’ value guide, we’ll examine five key areas: The 3 different types of commemorative coins; Are they legal tender? Do commemorative coins have any value? Notable commemorative coins issued in the UK; Are they a good investment? What are the different types of commemorative coins?

UK coins provide information for the British Numismatist on sales of all collectable UK coins including legal tender coins in circulation, roman coins, pre-decimal coins, commemorative coins new coins and collectable coins, some issued directly by The Royal Mint.

The London Mint Office was established in 2006 and since that time has become one of the UK’s most trusted suppliers of historic, commemorative and collector coins.

Many UK commemorative coins are legal tender but, as with some bullion coins, these valuable coins are worth more than their face value. Some bullion coins, such as the Sovereign – despite having a face value of £1 – are based on old denominations no longer used.

The Royal Mint produces commemorative British gold coins to celebrate important people, events, and landmarks in British history. Some examples include: £5 coins commemorating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing and the 100th anniversary of the RAF.