The coins of 2017

From the introduction of the new £1 coin to the commemorative designs released to mark significant anniversaries and national celebrations, 2017 is a significant year for UK coins. Commemorative coin designs have been released to mark the 200th anniversary of the death of Jane Austen; Sir Isaac Newton’s substantial influence on science, mathematics and minting; the 100th anniversary of the House of Windsor; the 200th anniversary of the modern Sovereign; the 1000th anniversary of the coronation of King Canute; the First World War centenary commemorations continue, and there’s still more to come! Below, we take a look at the coins we have released so far in 2017.