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HISTORIC COINS The Trial of the Pyx. An ancient ceremony steeped in numismatic history, the Trial of the Pyx takes place every year at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London. Coins are assessed for their quality and accuracy in a traditional ceremony overseen by The King’s Remembrancer.
Feb 6, 2024 · A series of eight new definitive coins, with designs focused on the flora and fauna of the British Isles have been submitted in denominations from 1p - £2. They reflect His Majesty King Charles III’s passion for conservation and the natural world, and replace the current shield formation, introduced under Queen Elizabeth II in 2008.
Overseen by the King’s Remembrancer at Goldsmiths’ Hall, this ceremony tests the quality of a selection of coins produced by The Royal Mint. This range of coins includes gold and silver pieces struck to Proof and Bullion standard, including The Sovereign and Britannia.
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The King’s Remembrancer is instrumental in upholding both the legal and traditional aspects of the Trial of the Pyx, ensuring that the assessment of coin quality follows procedures with precision.
May 11, 2023 · The King’s Remembrancer, has today pronounced a positive verdict on the nearly 10,000 coins submitted by The Royal Mint at the Trial of the Pyx in February, which included the first official UK coins bearing His Majesty King Charles III’s effigy.
The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III 2023 UK £5 Silver Proof Coin. Trial of the Pyx. Since 1282. As one of the nation’s longest-established judicial ceremonies, the Trial of the Pyx has a rich and fascinating history.
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