The Royal Mint reveals 2018 annual coin sets

The Royal Mint has unveiled new coin designs for 2018, including coins marking the centenary of the RAF, will be available in annual coin sets in precious metal and base proof finishes.

For 2018 this set includes a coin to celebrate the fifth birthday of His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge, the 100^th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Air Force and the 100^th anniversary of the passing of the 1918 Representation of the People Act. It also includes coins commemorating the 100^th anniversary of the First World War Armistice and the 200^th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. 

The coins sets to be issued in 2018 are as follows:

• The Fifth Birthday of His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge 2018 UK £5 Coin
• The 100^th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force 2018 UK £2 Coin
• The 100^th Anniversary of the 1918 Representation of the People Act UK 50p Coin
• The 100^th Anniversary of the First World Armistice 2018 UK £2 Coin
• The 200^th Anniversary of the Publication of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein 2018 UK £2 Coin
• The Premium Medal
• The Royal Mint Medal

Each of the 2018 UK coins will be featured in The Royal Mint’s commemorative annual sets in precious metal and base proof finishes.

In addition, definitive coins will be issued in 2018, as follows: £2, £1, 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, 1p.

Read more about British coins issued by The Royal Mint in our dedicated web section.