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.
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Key Facts
- Born Gregory Kenneth Cameron on 6th June 1959 in south east Wales.
- Studied law at Lincoln College, Oxford and theology at Downing College, Cambridge.
- Served in several roles within the Anglican Church, including chaplain to Dr. Rowan Williams during his time as the Archbishop of Wales.
- Elected as the 76th Bishop for the Diocese of St. Asaph on 5th January 2009.
- Involved with several design projects with The Royal Mint and The London Mint Office, which including the design of the 'Last Round Pound', in 2016.
Early Life & Education
Born Gregory Kenneth Cameron on 6th June 1959, he is often described as being 'Monmouthshire born', growing up in a local village where he first discovered his Christian faith.
Not much is known about the early education of the Right Reverend Gregory Kenneth Cameron. However, he completed his formal, secondary education at Croesyceiliog Comprehensive School in Cwmbran, Wales, attending the school from 1970 to around 1977. During his time at the school, the Right Reverend Gregory Kenneth Cameron began attending his local church, St. Cybi's.
Once he completed his A-Levels, the Right Reverend Gregory Kenneth Cameron went onto study law, more specifically, Jurisprudence, at Lincoln College, Oxford, where he completed his initial degree. Following his graduation in 1980 from Lincoln College, Oxford, the Right Reverend Gregory Kenneth Cameron moved on to Downing College, Cambridge where he would study Theology and Religious Studies in preparation for a career within the church.
After his education at Downing College, Cambridge, which he completed in 1982, the Right Reverend Gregory Kenneth Cameron went on to complete his ministerial training at St. Michael's College, Llandaff, before being ordained in 1983.
Ministry & Chaplaincy
The Right Reverend Gregory Kenneth Cameron has had a notable career within the Anglican Church, serving as a prominent bishop in the Church in Wales.
After being ordained as a deacon in 1983, the Right Reverend Gregory Kenneth Cameron went on to become a priest in 1984, serving within several parishes over 6 years within the Diocese of Monmouth.
In 1989, the Right Reverend Gregory Kenneth Cameron went onto become the school chaplain at Wycliffe College and also became director of The Bloxham Project in the late 1990's, an educational charity.
Leaving the roles in 2000, the Right Reverend Gregory Kenneth Cameron became the chaplain to Rowan Williams, who was then the Archbishop of Wales, until 2003 when he moved to the Anglican Communion Office in London as Director of Ecumenical Affairs, leading the international dialogues with other Christian denominations. In 2004, the Right Reverend Gregory Kenneth Cameron was promoted to Deputy Secretary General, continuing to serve as a key figure in the worldwide Anglican Church until 2009.
Elected as the 76th Bishop for the Diocese of St. Asaph on 5th January 2009, the Right Reverend Gregory Kenneth Cameron was consecrated in April of the same year, he was later awarded the Cross of St. Augustine by the Archbishop of Canterbury in 2009.
Coin Designs
The Right Reverend Gregory Kenneth Cameron is also known as a coin artist and collector whose heraldic style, designs and expertise have led to several projects with The Royal Mint and The London Mint Office.
- The Last Round Pound: Released in 2016 and produced by The Royal Mint, it is the most famous coin design by the Right Reverend Gregory Kenneth Cameron. The design features the four beasts of the United Kingdom with a heraldic design of the Welsh dragon, English lion, Scottish unicorn and stag representing Northern Ireland.
- The First Official Christmas Coin: The Right Reverend Gregory Kenneth Cameron designed a silver coin for The Royal Mint which illustrates the Nativity of the Three Wise Men visiting the Jesus when he was born. Released in 2016, the fine silver coin has a £20 face value and was the first coin to be released by The Royal Mint commemorating Christmas while also being the first coin to be released in the United Kingdom with an image of Jesus Christ.
- Sapphire Jubilee Collection: Commemorating the 65th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, in partnership with The Royal Mint, he designed a series of coins in 2017 to mark the Sapphire Jubilee.
- Sovereign Designs: Working with the London Mint Office, he created the Platinum Wedding Anniversary five coin sovereign set for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip and a gold quarter sovereign which featured the heraldic design of the Royal Shield of Arms based on a proposed 1853 design that was originally never minted.
- Four Nations Series: Released in 2024 and 2025, the Four Nations Series coins are a collection of bullion and commemorative coins that revisit and update his celebrated 'Final Round Pound', design from 2016. The releases include £5, £10 and £25 denominations which feature the four beasts of the United Kingdom with a heraldic design of the Welsh dragon, English lion, Scottish unicorn and stag representing Northern Ireland.
