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 […]
P.L. Travers
Pamela Lyndon Travers OBE, commonly known by her adopted pen name, ‘P.L. Travers’, was an Australian born British author, actress and journalist best known for creating the magical nanny in the Mary Poppins book series. Home Resources, Facts & History Authors, Writers & Poets Pamela Lyndon Travers OBE Born Helen Lyndon Goff on 9th August 1899 in Maryborough, Queensland, Australia. Moved […]
Tower Mint London
Founded in 1976 by the acclaimed sculptor Raphael Maklouf, The Tower Mint is one of the leading private mints in the United Kingdom and holds the distinction of being the last remaining commercial mint operating in London. Home Resources, Facts & History Banks, Mints & Retailers Tower Mint London Founded in 1976 by acclaimed sculptor Raphael Maklouf. The mint was […]
The Royal Mint
The official mint of the United Kingdom, The Royal Mint is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious institutions. Wholly owned by HM Treasury, it has a history of more than 1,000 years going back to 886 AD during the reign of King Alfred the Great, operating today as ‘The Royal Mint Limited’, in Llantrisant, Wales, where it moved […]
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 […]
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth from 6th February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime and was the monarch of 15 realms. Home Resources, Facts & History Politicians, Monarchies & Military Leaders Queen Elizabeth II Born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary in London on 21st April […]
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Was born Prince Philippos (Philip) of Greece and Denmark on 10th June 1921 in Corfu, Greece. Prince Philip’s family was exiled from Greece in December of 1922. Served in the Royal Navy during and shortly after World War II. Married Princess Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey and became the Duke of Edinburgh on 20th November 1947. Became the Queen’s Consort when […]
King Charles III
King Charles III , formerly known as Prince Charles, is the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms. He ascended to the throne on 8th September 2022, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Home Resources, Facts & History Monarchies King Charles III Born Charles Philip Arthur George Mountbatten-Windsor in Buckingham Palace, London on […]
Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh
Born Edward Antony Richard Louis Mountbatten-Windsor on 10th March 1964. The youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The younger brother of King Charles III. Initially made a trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in 1988 to become it’s official patron on 2023, succeeding his late father Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Born Edward […]
Anne, Princess Royal
Born Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise Mountbatten-Windsor on 15th August 1950 in Clarence House in London. The second eldest child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The younger sister of King Charles III. At the age of 21, won the individual gold medal at the 1971 European Eventing Championship, becoming the first British Royal […]
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Born Andrew Albert Christian Edward Mountbatten-Windsor on 19th February 1960. The second eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Is the younger brother of King Charles III. Served in the Royal Navy for 22 years, flying a Sea King helicopter as a co-pilot aboard the aircraft carrier HMS Invincible, during the Falklands War in 1982. […]