Article: Loose change for minted coin collectors.(News)

Byline: By Tryst Williams Western Mail

They are four of the most expensive pieces of loose change ever produced by the Royal Mint.

The set comprises of four pieces of exquisitely crafted gold representing the four nations of the UK, and includes a striking dragon design for Wales, pictured.

But at about pounds 250 apiece only the most minted of coin collectors need apply.

Despite looking like ordinary pounds 1 pieces, the coins are actually 22 carat 'pattern pieces' - specially-produced samples traditionally used to show how proposed new ...

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