William Gardner was an English coin designer, engraver, calligrapher, lecturer and writer who worked regularly for The Royal Mint over 30 years, designing coins for circulation in the UK during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and other UK territories, such as the Falkland Islands and Cyprus. Home Resources, Facts & History Artists, Engravers & Sculptors William Gardner Born William […]
William Wyon
A prolific British engraver and medalist, William Wyon was widely considered to be one of the finest artists to ever design British coinage, serving as the official Chief Engraver at the Royal Mint from 1828 until his death, he achieved an enduring legacy for his definitive portraits of Queen Victoria. Home Resources, Facts & History Artists, Engravers & Sculptors William […]
Laura Clancy
Laura Clancy is an accomplished British artist, product designer and engraver. Working for the Royal Mint. she built a highly successful career designing commemorative UK coinage. Home Resources, Facts & History Artists, Engravers & Sculptors Laura Clancy Born Laura Clancy in 1978. In collaboration with Glyn Davies, Laura Clancy designed the first £100 coin, which was released by The Royal […]
Jim Kay
Jim Kay is an award winning British illustrator and printmaker best known for his unique, detailed visual adaptations of the Harry Potter series and Patrick Ness’s A Monster Calls. Home Resources, Facts & History Artists, Engravers & Sculptors Jim Kay Born Jim Kay in Coal Aston, Derbyshire, on 4th April 1974. Won the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2012 for his […]
Ian Rank-Broadley
Ian Rank-Broadley is a distinguished British sculptor and medalist, who is renowned for his public monuments and extensive contributions to numismatic coin design, including the design of the fourth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Home Resources, Facts & History Artists, Engravers & Sculptors Ian Rank-Broadley Born Ian Rank-Broadley in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, on 4th September 1952. Designed the fourth […]
Arnold Machin OBE
Arnold Machin OBE was a prolific British sculptor, ceramicist, academic and designer who is widely known for his iconic ceramic designs and the creation of the iconic effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, which was used on British coins and stamps. Home Resources, Facts & History Artists, Engravers & Sculptors Arnold Machin OBE Born Arnold Machin in Stoke-on-Trent, England, on 30th […]
Timothy Sharp
Timothy Sharp has worked within the creative sector over many years, with experience across brand strategy, creative direction and design, including specialist projects such as coin design and architecture. Home Resources, Facts & History Artists, Engravers & Sculptors Timothy Sharp Born Timothy Sharp in July 1973. Graduating from the University of Central Lancashire in 2000. Worked as Creative Director with […]
David Pearce
David Pearce entered a competition launched in 2014 by Chancellor George Osborne, to create the new design for the reverse of the £1 coin. In March 2015, when he was just 15 years old, David Pearce was announced as the winner of the competition which had over 6,000 entries. David Pearce was 17 years old when his winning design on […]
Rt. Rev. Gregory Kenneth Cameron
The Right Reverend Gregory Kenneth Cameron is the Bishop of St. Asaph in Wales who is also an accomplished amateur artist and numismatist, being involved in the design of several coins for The Royal Mint. Home Resources, Facts & History Artists, Engravers & Sculptors Rt. Rev. Gregory Kenneth Cameron Born Gregory Kenneth Cameron on 6th June 1959 in south east […]
Christopher Hobbs
Christopher Hobbs is a renowned British artist, sculptor, and production designer known for his work in film and fine arts who is known for creating the design for coin commemorating the 90th Birthday for Queen Elizabeth II. Home Resources, Facts & History Artists, Engravers & Sculptors Christopher Hobbs Born Christopher John Hobbs on 15th June 1941 in Chatham, Kent, England. […]
Richard Kindersley
Born Richard James Kindersley on 14th May 1939 in London. Establish an independent practice in 1966, eventually settling in Kennington, South London, in 1970. Received an honorary fellowship from the Royal Institute of British Architects. Richard Kindersley passed away on 27th November 2025 at the age of 86. Born Richard James Kindersley on 14th May 1939 in London and was […]