The denomination of a nation’s coinage links together its history, society, and economic values.
The Museum collection contains over 80,000 coins which span from ancient times to the modern day.
The Royal Mint Museum contains some 12,000 medals, dating mainly from the beginning of the 19th century.
This podcast from the Royal Mint Museum explores the relationship between coins and the sea, from shipwrecks and life on board ship to the myth and allure of pirates.
Go behind the scenes of the Royal Mint Museum’s first podcast series, Coins and the Sea. There bonus episodes feature extended cuts of interviews with our fantastic guests.
Throughout this series we’ve been joined by special guests from national institutions, museums, and research networks. Find out more about each of our podcast guests on this page.
Discover new stories from our guest authors. From subject experts to those who witnessed history.
