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Struck in the ninth century, during the resettlement of London after its Viking occupation, this silver penny of Alfred the Great marks the beginning of our story.
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By 1279, minting moves to more secure quarters within the Tower of London. Government records show the sum of £729 17s 8½d was paid for work on the Mint in the Tower and references ‘the little tower where the treasure of the mint is kept’.
is Established
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Coins produced by The Royal Mint are independently checked for quality and accuracy through a ceremony known as the Trial of the Pyx. The proceeding, which was officially formed in 1282, still takes place to this very day.
Gold Coinage
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The first regular, gold circulating coin appears in the form of the gold noble during the reign of Edward III, valued at 6s 8d.
Our Story
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1800–1900
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1900–2000
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2000 – PRESENT DAY
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