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The Chancellor announces that production of the new and highly secure £1 coin has now started.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Businesses urged to get ready for historic new £1 coin.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
"We are here today to mark an important milestone, as the billionth new pound coin is struck", says Exchequer Secretary
In his role as Master of the Mint, the Chancellor attended the verdict of the ‘Trial of the Pyx’, one of the longest established judicial procedures in the country.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
GLD’s Treasury Legal Advisers play key role in advising HM Treasury on legal issues relating to coinage, including work on the new £1 coin.
The government has today announced moves that will see stablecoins recognised as a valid form of payment as part of wider plans to make Britain a global hub for cryptoasset technology and investment.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
British overseas nations can now adopt the iconic 12-sided £1 coin.
New 50 pence coins to commemorate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been launched.
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary's PC Catherine Fisher has become the first officer to be awarded the Chief Firearms Instructor’s (CFI) coin for excellence.
Chancellor unveils the design of the brand new £1 coin.
With only 6 weeks until the historic new 12-sided pound enters circulation, the Commercial Secretary to the Treasury visits the Royal Mint.
The Royal Mint today appointed Anne Jessopp as its new chief executive and Deputy Master of the Mint.
Case study from the Crypta Labs who pitched their ideas to industry and investors at the CDE Marketplace on 6 September 2016.
Just seven days to use the round pound before they swap the high street for the history books.
There are now more new 12-sided £1 coins in circulation than round pounds.
Employment Tribunal decision.
Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Mr Justice Warren, Judge Bishopp and Mr Douch on 27 May 2014.
Businesses are being urged to play their part in ensuring a smooth transition to the new, more secure, £1 coin.
Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Judge Herrington on 16 July 2018 on
Current make-up of UK’s coins and notes will be maintained for years to come
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