billions of the coins remain in use throughout the country. Mark Loveridge, director of UK currency at the Royal Mint, said: “The coinage of Queen Elizabeth II spanned 70 years and special ...
The coin commemorates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, marking her 70 years on the throne. The artwork, created by John Bergdahl and personally approved by the Queen, represents her "fondness for ...
Prior to November of that year, the date on 20p coins would be found on the tail side. However, the Royal Mint switched it so that the date would now be next to the Queen’s head. A mistake in 2008 led ...