Bawden’s decimal coin design makes a Mint

Edward Bawden (1903-89) was one of a number of artists invited to submit designs ahead of Britain’s changeover to decimal coinage. Designs were invited for six coins: the 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p and 50p pieces.

Most of the pencil and watercolour designs Bawden submitted in 1962 are kept in the Royal Mint Mus…

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