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From exciting scientific breakthroughs to the study of the stars, some of history’s most incredible discoveries have been celebrated on UK coins in recent years. Each coin pays tribute to the brilliant British minds responsible for the technology and knowledge we have today. We’ve highlighted some of our favourites, including sell-out sensations and encrypted designs which have delighted collectors worldwide.

Sell-out history of scientific coins

Science-themed coins have a history of proving popular with collectors, but perhaps the most popular of them all is the Stephen

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