Did you know that there is hidden writing on the new £1 coin? Under close inspection, you can see the words "one pound" on the front of the coin. On the reverse side you can see the year the coin ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Britain's new £1 coin has officially been released. It is 12-sided and composed of two different metals. The Royal Mint has made more than 1.5 billion of the new ...

The gold five-pound coin was minted in 1839 ... Article continues below One side of the coin features a young head portrait of Queen Victoria, who was just 18 years old when she became a monarch.