Royal Mint Remembers First World War

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RD14SP_01_whiteThe Royal Mint remembers WW1 with a range of commemorative well designed and tasteful coins ranging for just £2 to £4500 pounds. And whether you desire them or not they are a joy to see.

Coin Sample – The Remembrance Day 2014 Alderney £5 Silver Proof Coin

  • First commemoration of the First World War on a UK coin
  • The official UK £2 coin, struck in sterling silver to gleaming Proof standard
  • Beginning an unprecedented five-year programme of commemoration
  • Largest UK coin programme since London 2012
  • Outer: 925 silver plated with fine gold

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The residents of Pitminster Parish have created an exhibition of World War One at the ‘Lamb and Flag’ from Friday Sept 26th to Sunday Oct 5th 2014 based on the articles and artefacts received from people who live in the villages of the Parish. Leading up to the exhibition there have been events and activities based in and around the villages marking the Centenary. This website and its content are from that exhibition along with additional material during the lifetime of this website.

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