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The story behind this year’s RBL Masterpiece Poppy Coin

Posted by Hannah Meneghini-Relf on

Want to know how a 1945 British Army Mess Tin, a WWII Spitfire and a D-Day Landing Craft have been repurposed to serve as a poignant tribute to the fallen? Keep reading to find out.      Since 2004, The Westminster Collection has felt honored to be in partnership with the Royal British Legion, supporting them year on year by raising funds which enable them to continue to provide financial, social and emotional support to members and veterans of the UK Armed Forces, their families and dependents. In support of the Royal British Legion, each year we produce a stand-out coin to mark Remembrance Day. We call it the ‘Masterpiece’. And this year’s ‘Masterpiece’ coin really does live up to its...

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New Royal Mint issue flies in... the RAF Sea King Helicopter coins

Posted by Robin Parkes on

The latest release in the Royal Mint's RAF Centenary coin series is now available, featuring the Sea King Helicopter!

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Just released: The Official RAF Centenary Coin and the story behind the design…

Posted by Robin Parkes on

This year marks the centenary of the Royal Air Force, arguably the most important military anniversary to be celebrated in British history. In fact, there are numerous official events and ceremonies planned up and down the United Kingdom to mark the occasion – including a service at Westminster Abbey with an RAF parade and flypast! It has been a glorious 100 years, full of extreme courage, bravery and self-sacrifice by the men and women who served and continue to serve. The RAF Centenary Five Pound Proof CoinAnd, to mark this historic occasion, a brand new Official RAF Centenary Five Pound Proof Coin has just been issued...

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