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In photos: 'Britain New Coins Unveiled'
By M&C News Apr 2, 2008, 13:38 GMT
Matthew Dent, 26, from North Wales, holds Brtain's new one pound coin at the Tower of London, Britain, 02 April 2008. Dent will have his work stamped on billions of coins for decades to come. Dent's winning entry in a public competition to design the first new British coin series for nearly 40 years was unveiled today. His designs, which feature parts of the royal coat of arms, have been picked to feature on the 'reverse' of the 1pence through to the one pound coin. They will partner the familiar Queen's head image on the other side. EPA/ANDY RAIN
Matthew Dent, 26, from North Wales, holds Brtain's new one pound coin at the Tower of London, Britain, 02 April 2008. Dent will have his work stamped on billions of coins for decades to come. Dent's winning entry in a public competition to design the first new British coin series for nearly 40 years was unveiled today. His designs, which feature parts of the royal coat of arms, have been picked to feature on the 'reverse' of the 1pence through to the one pound coin. They will partner the familiar Queen's head image on the other side. EPA/ANDY RAIN
Matthew Dent, 26, from North Wales, holds Brtain's new coins at the Tower of London, Britain, 02 April 2008. Dent will have his work stamped on billions of coins for decades to come. Dent's winning entry in a public competition to design the first new British coin series for nearly 40 years was unveiled today. His designs, which feature parts of the royal coat of arms, have been picked to feature on the 'reverse' of the 1pence through to the one pound coin. They will partner the familiar Queen's head image on the other side. EPA/ANDY RAIN
Matthew Dent, 26, from North Wales, unveils Brtain's new coinage at the Tower of London, Britain, 02 April 2008. Dent will have his work stamped on billions of coins for decades to come. Dent's winning entry in a public competition to design the first new British coin series for nearly 40 years was unveiled today. His designs, which feature parts of the royal coat of arms, have been picked to feature on the 'reverse' of the 1pence through to the one pound coin. They will partner the familiar Queen's head image on the other side. EPA/ANDY RAIN
