Delivery from £3.99 at The Royal Mint
Annual Commemorative Coin Sets from £39.50 at The Royal Mint
Free Returns on Orders at The Royal Mint
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Freddie Mercury Collection from £18.50 at The Royal Mint
Spice Girls Coin Collection from £19 at The Royal Mint
Mystery Coin Bundles from £155 at The Royal Mint
Dennis the Menace Coin Collection from £18 at The Royal Mint
New Coins and Bars from Under £20 at The Royal Mint
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About the Brand
The Royal Mint is Britain’s official coinmaker, with roots stretching back over 1,100 years to Anglo-Saxon England. Wholly owned by HM Treasury and headquartered in Llantrisant, South Wales, it is the world’s largest and most technically advanced export mint, producing billions of coins each year for the UK and dozens of other nations. Its remit spans circulating currency, commemorative editions, and precious-metals bullion.
Beyond everyday coinage, The Royal Mint caters to collectors and gift-buyers alike. Themed collections cover royalty, military history, science, music legends, film and television, and childhood favourites such as Peter Rabbit and Dennis the Menace. Prices start under £20 for individual coins and climb into the hundreds for limited-edition sets and mystery bundles. Investors can also buy gold and silver bullion bars directly from the Mint.
Practical perks round out the experience. Every order ships with free returns within 30 days — provided items come back in original packaging — and bullion purchases qualify for complimentary delivery. Signing up to the newsletter unlocks early access to new releases, competitions, and occasional promotions, while the Mint’s online Coin Collecting hub offers beginner guides, a glossary, and a quiz that matches you to the types of coins that suit your interests.
Between the heritage, the breadth of the range, and the current deals listed below, there’s no shortage of ways to own a piece of British history without paying full price.
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Shopping Guide
When’s the best time to shop at The Royal Mint?
New commemorative releases drop throughout the year, tied to anniversaries and cultural events — so there’s no single sale season to wait for. The Royal Mint does run occasional promotions around Black Friday and in January. Sign up to the newsletter to catch new launches early, since popular editions tend to sell out within days of release.
I’m new to coin collecting — where should I begin?
Start with smaller denominations and build gradually. Circulating commemorative 50p and £2 coins are the most affordable entry point. Themed sets like Dennis the Menace or Peter Rabbit start under £20, letting you explore what interests you before committing to pricier limited editions. The Mint’s Coin Collecting quiz on its website can also point you in the right direction.
Bullion or commemorative coins — which suits me?
| Bullion | Commemorative | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Investment and wealth preservation | Collecting and gifting |
| Price basis | Near live metal spot price | Premium above metal value |
| Appreciation driver | Precious-metal market prices | Rarity and collector demand |
| Free delivery | Included on all orders | Only above the tier threshold |
For financial return, bullion is the cleaner play — priced close to the live metal rate with free delivery on every order. For gifting or building a collection, commemorative editions offer more character and can appreciate through scarcity.
How do I combine offers to maximise savings?
Most Royal Mint promotions are automatic — the savings are already in the price — so there’s no code-stacking strategy to deploy. The real lever is timing: pair a current deal like historic coin sets from £14 with free delivery on bullion orders. Newsletter subscribers sometimes get early access to promotions, and if a discount code does appear on this page, it typically works alongside sale prices.
What should I watch out for before ordering?
Delivery is tiered by order value: £3 for baskets under £20, £5 for £20.01–£250, and £9 above that. Bullion ships free regardless. Dispatch takes up to 21 working days for in-stock items, so don’t leave gift purchases to the last minute. Free returns within 30 days require items to come back in their original packaging.