2022 Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Coins

Queen Elizabeth II

On the afternoon of 8th September 2022, Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at Balmoral. The news broke around 6:30pm BST as messages of condolences from world leaders flooded in.

Mourners paid their respects by leaving floral tributes, Paddington Bear teddies and cards outside the Queen’s palaces and castles.

The state funeral took place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19th September. She was laid to rest at St. George's Chapel, alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, her parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and her sister, Princess Margaret.

King Charles III

Upon the death of his mother, the crown automatically passed to Prince Charles, who assumed the title of King Charles III. The Accession Council proclaimed him king on Saturday 10th September 2022. His coronation will be held in 2023

Edgar Fuller Engraver of 2022 50 pence coins

The reverse design is taken from the 1953 Coronation Crown. It shows a crown in the centre of an emblematical cross, formed from a thistle, rose, leek and shamrock. The four shields bear the arms of Scotland, England, and Ireland. It was designed by artist, Edgar Fuller and modelled by sculptor, Cecil Thomas.

Martin Jennings: Engraver of King Charles III Portrait

Martin Jennings is responsible for King Charles III's new coinage portrait. It was revealed on Friday 30th September 2022 and will appear on all UK coinage, from 1p up to £2 coins. Engraver, Martin Jennings, is a renowned British sculptor, who has an impressive portfolio of work, working predominantly in bronze and stone.

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Please note - The Royal Mint has advised that these products are not likely to be available for delivery until January at the earliest. For information on individual products, please check the product info pages below.