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The Royal Mint, the United Kingdom's coin producer, has introduced a new series of&nbsp;coins featuring the once mighty overlords that ruled the Earth before humans: Dinosaurs.&nbsp;

Its new series of collectable 50p coins showcase dinosaur species.

<h2>'Tales of Earth'</h2>

The coins have been released in partnership with the United Kingdom's Natural History Museum.

The first coin of this series features the apex predator Tyrannosaurus Rex, aka&nbsp;T-rex.&nbsp;

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This collection comes in&nbsp;three parts. It has two more coins, one of which will display the Stegosaurus, and a third one will have Diplodocus.

Prices of the coin start at £11 ($13.90), and the most expensive join in this collection is the Gold Proof Coin carrying the price tag of £1,220 ($1541.51). The coins are available for purchase on the Royal Mint website.

<h2>The Dinosaurs&nbsp;</h2>

This collection, as per Reuters, is the first time the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex has been depicted on a UK fifty pence. It is the only carnivore dinosaur featured in this collection. The other two — Stegosaurus and Diplodocus, are both herbivores.

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Paleo-artist Robert Nicholls is behind the design of these coins, which was done in collaboration with the Natural History Museum's Professor Paul Barrett.

The coin designs, as per the news agency, offer accurate reconstructions of the dinosaurs and their habitats, based on current understanding. To bring the huge creatures to life, some coins will even feature colours.&nbsp;

<h2>Design challenges</h2>

Talking to Reuters, Nicholls explained that the designs were constructed from the inside out, focusing on getting their anatomy and proportions right. However, featuring such large creatures on the small 50p coins was a challenge.&nbsp;

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"T-rex is a very big animal and trying to make something that big look large on such a small coin is a real challenge. So what I did with T-rex was to make sure we were looking up at the animal so that helps give it a sense if scale, make it look large which is difficult to do on such a small coin," he said.

"So the unique challenge for the diplodocus coin was fitting an animal so long, with such a long tail and long neck, into essentially a round shape. That was really difficult to overcome. So I managed to do it by using forced perspective and bringing the head towards us and twisting the tail away from us."

(With inputs from agencies)

The Royal Mint, the United Kingdom's coin producer, has introduced a new series of coins featuring the once mighty overlords that ruled the Earth before humans: Dinosaurs.

The Royal Mint, the United Kingdom's coin producer, has introduced a new series of coins featuring the once mighty overlords that ruled the Earth before humans: Dinosaurs. Its new series of collectable 50p coins showcase dinosaur species. 'Tales of Earth' The coins have been released in partnership with the United Kingdom's Natural History Museum. The first coin of this series features the apex predator Tyrannosaurus Rex, aka T-rex. Also read | A giant blue dragon mosasaur roamed the Pacific waters 72 million years ago This collection comes in three parts. It has two more coins, one of which will display the Stegosaurus, and a third one will have Diplodocus. Prices of the coin start at £11 ($13.90), and the most expensive join in this collection is the Gold Proof Coin carrying the price tag of £1,220 ($1541.51). The coins are available for purchase on the Royal Mint website. The Dinosaurs This collection, as per Reuters, is the first time the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex has been depicted on a UK fifty pence. It is the only carnivore dinosaur featured in this collection. The other two — Stegosaurus and Diplodocus, are both herbivores. Also read | 'Awful...but that's what happens in war': Israelis want Hamas crushed despite Gaza casualties Paleo-artist Robert Nicholls is behind the design of these coins, which was done in collaboration with the Natural History Museum's Professor Paul Barrett. The coin designs, as per the news agency, offer accurate reconstructions of the dinosaurs and their habitats, based on current understanding. To bring the huge creatures to life, some coins will even feature colours. Design challenges Talking to Reuters, Nicholls explained that the designs were constructed from the inside out, focusing on getting their anatomy and proportions right. However, featuring such large creatures on the small 50p coins was a challenge. Also read | Killer instinct: Cats kill more than 2,000 species globally, trigger conservation concern "T-rex is a very big animal and trying to make something that big look large on such a small coin is a real challenge. So what I did with T-rex was to make sure we were looking up at the animal so that helps give it a sense if scale, make it look large which is difficult to do on such a small coin," he said. "So the unique challenge for the diplodocus coin was fitting an animal so long, with such a long tail and long neck, into essentially a round shape. That was really difficult to overcome. So I managed to do it by using forced perspective and bringing the head towards us and twisting the tail away from us." (With inputs from agencies)

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Australian coins will soon have the image of King Charles III, more than a year after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. On Thursday, the chief executive of the Royal Australian Mint, Leigh Gordon, announced that the Australian dollar coin will be the first to have an image of the new British monarch, who also happens to be Australia's head of state.

Australian coins will soon have the image of King Charles III, more than a year after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. On Thursday, the chief executive of the Royal Australian Mint, Leigh Gordon, announced that the Australian dollar coin will be the first to have an image of the new British monarch, who also happens to be Australia's head of state. Around ten million one-dollar coins will come in circulation by Christmas 2023, he told AP. "As Australia's circulating coin manufacturer, we appreciate the importance of the transition, and we are applying our considerable skill and expertise to producing Australia's coins bearing the new royal effigy," he said. ALSO READ | Australia to build world's tallest wooden building in Perth Andrew Leigh, assistant minister for treasury, said the government did not want to rush the coin transition after the queen's death in September 2022. "Certainly, we're keen to put out as many new coins with the king's face on them as quickly as possible," he said. Furthermore, the remaining denominations, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cent coins with a $2 coin, will roll out with the king's left profile without a crown in 2024 based on the demand from banks. The latest queen's image wore a crown and traditionally showcased her right profile. The Royal Mint in London has designed the king's image on the upcoming coins with his approval. All the British Commonwealth countries can use this as the official Commonwealth Effigy. "The staff at the mint have been very deliberate and measured in the steps to date, and we are now well positioned to expand into production," Gordon said. ALSO READ | Setback for Vladimir Putin, as Russia withdraws Black Sea Fleet from Crimea: Report Queen Elizabeth II first appeared on Australian money in 1953, and the country introduced decimal currency in 1966. The 15.5 million Australian coins carrying the queen's image will stay legal tender. However, the Australian government has received criticism for replacing the queen's image on the $5 note with an indigenous design rather than the king's. The $5 bill was the only Australian banknote left to feature a monarch's image. Critics have called out the centre-left Labor Party government for replacing the British monarch as Australia's head of state with an Australian president. However, Leigh confirmed no plan was in action to remove the monarch from the Australian coins. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Australian coins with image of King Charles III to come in circulation by Christmas this year

The first coins bearing the likeness of Britain's King Charles III entered circulation Thursday, The Royal Mint announced.&nbsp;The new 50 pence (60 US cent) piece features an effigy of King Charles III, who ascended the throne after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II in September.

The Royal Mint, official producer of UK banknotes and coins, is initially releasing 4.9 million coins via transactions made at the country's postal offices.

Millions more will eventually enter use, with Charles's featuring on all denominations.

The effigy is the work of British sculptor Martin Jennings and was personally approved by the king.

Charles's head faces left, in line with a tradition that the new monarch looks the opposite way to their predecessor.

The reverse side celebrates the life and legacy of Elizabeth, using the coin design for her coronation in 1953.

The coronation of King Charles is due to take&nbsp;place on May 6, 2023.

The first coins bearing the likeness of Britain's King Charles III entered circulation Thursday, The Royal Mint announced. The new 50 pence (60 US cent) piece features an effigy of King Charles III, who ascended the throne after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II in September.

The first coins bearing the likeness of Britain's King Charles III entered circulation Thursday, The Royal Mint announced. The new 50 pence (60 US cent) piece features an effigy of King Charles III, who ascended the throne after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II in September. The Royal Mint, official producer of UK banknotes and coins, is initially releasing 4.9 million coins via transactions made at the country's postal offices. Millions more will eventually enter use, with Charles's featuring on all denominations. The effigy is the work of British sculptor Martin Jennings and was personally approved by the king. Charles's head faces left, in line with a tradition that the new monarch looks the opposite way to their predecessor. The reverse side celebrates the life and legacy of Elizabeth, using the coin design for her coronation in 1953. The coronation of King Charles is due to take place on May 6, 2023.

King Charles coins enter circulation in UK for the first time

Rise in electronic waste has been reported due to daily use of technology. To extract gold from waste, the Royal Mint will soon start salvaging the precious metal from laptops and mobile phones.

Tackling electronic waste: Royal mint aims to extract gold from E-Waste

Royal Mint in the United Kingdom will start recovering hundreds of kilograms of gold and other precious metals from electronic waste and will use in its coins and bars.&nbsp;

Royal Mint is hopeful that its new plant in Llantrisant, South Wales, will start reclaiming the precious metal from the circuit boards of laptops and mobile phones next year.&nbsp;

For the unversed, gold, silver and other precious metals are embedded in circuit boards and other hardware. Such metals are highly conductive in small quantities.&nbsp;

These metals are never recovered as people usually throw away their discarded electronics in the landfills or incinerated.&nbsp; 
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Royal Mint, which is more than 1,100-year-old, said it had partnered with a Canadian start-up called Excir which has developed chemical solutions to extract the metals from the circuit boards.&nbsp;

Sean Millard, the mint's chief growth officer, said that disused electronics in households represent about seven per cent of the world’s gold.&nbsp;

As quoted by news agency Reuters, Millard said, "If you take all of the disused electronics around your home, that represents about seven per cent of the world's gold. That is a huge number and really gives us the initiative and imperative to start recycling those electronics."&nbsp;

Sky News reported that currently 99 per cent of the country's circuit boards are shipped overseas to be processed at high temperatures in smelters, as per the company estimates.&nbsp;

As quoted by the media outlet, Millard said, "As the volume of electronic waste increases each year, this problem is only set to become bigger."&nbsp;

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Royal Mint in the United Kingdom will start recovering hundreds of kilograms of gold and other precious metals from electronic waste and will use in its coins and bars.

Royal Mint in the United Kingdom will start recovering hundreds of kilograms of gold and other precious metals from electronic waste and will use in its coins and bars. Royal Mint is hopeful that its new plant in Llantrisant, South Wales, will start reclaiming the precious metal from the circuit boards of laptops and mobile phones next year. For the unversed, gold, silver and other precious metals are embedded in circuit boards and other hardware. Such metals are highly conductive in small quantities. These metals are never recovered as people usually throw away their discarded electronics in the landfills or incinerated. Royal Mint, which is more than 1,100-year-old, said it had partnered with a Canadian start-up called Excir which has developed chemical solutions to extract the metals from the circuit boards. Sean Millard, the mint's chief growth officer, said that disused electronics in households represent about seven per cent of the world’s gold. As quoted by news agency Reuters, Millard said, "If you take all of the disused electronics around your home, that represents about seven per cent of the world's gold. That is a huge number and really gives us the initiative and imperative to start recycling those electronics." Sky News reported that currently 99 per cent of the country's circuit boards are shipped overseas to be processed at high temperatures in smelters, as per the company estimates. As quoted by the media outlet, Millard said, "As the volume of electronic waste increases each year, this problem is only set to become bigger." WATCH | Japanese automaker Suzuki signs deal with SkyDrive to develop 'flying cars' × (With inputs from agencies)

Turn garbage into gold: UK's Royal Mint planning to extract precious metals from e-waste

The UK reveals new commemorative coins for the new year 2022, celebrating Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee.

UK Royal Mint launches new commemorative coins celebrating Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee

An official, commemorative coin celebrating life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled in Britain on Thursday. The coin has been made by The Royal Mint and was unveiled by Rishi Sunak, who is UK's first Hindu finance minister.

The special coin is available in gold and silver, featuring India's national flower, the lotus. It feature one of Mahatma Gandhi's famous quotes, "My life is my message."

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Gandhi, a figurehead for civil rights movements across the world, led the campaign against British rule in India, helping to secure independence in 1947.

The £5 coin, which is on sale from Thursday, is part of the Royal Mint's wider Diwali collection, which includes a gold bar depicting the Hindu goddess of wealth, Lakshmi.

Hindus are the third-largest religious group in Britain after Christians and Muslims, making up some 1.6 percent of the population.

Most British Hindus are of Indian origin.

Nicola Howell, Chief Customer Officer at the government-owned mint, said it was "delighted to unveil the first official UK coin commemorating the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi.&nbsp;

"The beautiful design builds on the enduring relationship and cultural connections between the UK and India," she added.

Around 10 million coins celebrating Britain's diversity went into circulation in October 2020.&nbsp;

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An official, commemorative coin celebrating life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled in Britain on Thursday. The coin has been made by The Royal Mint and was unveiled by Rishi Sunak, who is UK's first Hindu finance minister.

An official, commemorative coin celebrating life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled in Britain on Thursday. The coin has been made by The Royal Mint and was unveiled by Rishi Sunak, who is UK's first Hindu finance minister. The special coin is available in gold and silver, featuring India's national flower, the lotus. It feature one of Mahatma Gandhi's famous quotes, "My life is my message." Today I’ve unveiled a new commemorative £5 coin with the @RoyalMintUK to celebrate the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi. The striking design features India’s national flower and one of Gandhi’s most famous quotes. Read more: https://t.co/C6fyvzIII4 pic.twitter.com/yw3PGvmIlA — Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) November 4, 2021 × Gandhi, a figurehead for civil rights movements across the world, led the campaign against British rule in India, helping to secure independence in 1947. The £5 coin, which is on sale from Thursday, is part of the Royal Mint's wider Diwali collection, which includes a gold bar depicting the Hindu goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. Hindus are the third-largest religious group in Britain after Christians and Muslims, making up some 1.6 percent of the population. Most British Hindus are of Indian origin. Nicola Howell, Chief Customer Officer at the government-owned mint, said it was "delighted to unveil the first official UK coin commemorating the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi. "The beautiful design builds on the enduring relationship and cultural connections between the UK and India," she added. Around 10 million coins celebrating Britain's diversity went into circulation in October 2020. (With inputs from agencies)

Commemorative coin celebrating Mahatma Gandhi's life unveiled in UK

The Royal Mint UK, unveils a 10Kg gold coin as part of The Queen's Beasts series

The music icon Queen on January 20 paid tribute to the four band members - Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon with depictions of their musical instruments. According to The Royal Mint, this is the first time that a British band has been celebrated on UK coinage. The one side of the coin imprinted "The Queen" and the other side "Queen". The Queen coin is the first release in The Royal Mint's upcoming "Music Legends" series.

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