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The Birmingham Mint, The Mint 1860
BM 1 - The Birmingham Mint, The Mint 1860
- Silver (hallmarked) (45.2g, 45mm)
Rarity Scale: VR
- Silver (hallmarked) (45.2g, 45mm)
Rarity Scale: VR
The Birmingham Mint, The Mint 1860
BM 2a - The Birmingham Mint, The Mint 1860
- Copper (44.0g, 45mm)
Rarity Scale: R
- Copper (44.0g, 45mm)
Rarity Scale: R
BM 2b - The Birmingham Mint, The Mint 1860
- Silver (weight unknown, 45mm)
Image courtesy of Dix Noonen Webb - September 2016 auction
Rarity Scale: R
- Silver (weight unknown, 45mm)
Image courtesy of Dix Noonen Webb - September 2016 auction
Rarity Scale: R
The Birmingham Mint, Car Park Token
BM 3 - The Birmingham Mint, Car Park Token
- Copper Nickel (6.8g, 28.5mm)
The Birmingham Mint had a car park that used tokens in the early to mid 1980’s.
The token system was only there for a short time as it was continually vandalized.
Rarity Scale: R
- Copper Nickel (6.8g, 28.5mm)
The Birmingham Mint had a car park that used tokens in the early to mid 1980’s.
The token system was only there for a short time as it was continually vandalized.
Rarity Scale: R
The Birmingham Mint, Direct Elections to European Parliament, 1979
BM 4 - Direct Elections to European Parliament, 7th June 1979
- Silver (Hallmarked) (29.8g, 38.2mm)
Rarity Scale: S
- Silver (Hallmarked) (29.8g, 38.2mm)
Rarity Scale: S
The Birmingham Mint, Schmitz Rolling Mill
BM 5 - The Birmingham Mint, Schmitz Rolling Mill
- White Metal (38.4g, 45mm)
Rarity Scale: S
- White Metal (38.4g, 45mm)
Rarity Scale: S
The Birmingham Mint, Birmingham Mint Products Test Piece
BM 6a - The Birmingham Mint, Test Piece
- Copper (4.2g, 20mm)
Rarity Scale: VR
- Copper (4.2g, 20mm)
Rarity Scale: VR
BM 6b - The Birmingham Mint, Test Piece
- Nickel (4.2g, 20mm)
Rarity Scale: VR
- Nickel (4.2g, 20mm)
Rarity Scale: VR
The Birmingham Mint, 1982, B.M.P
BM 7 - 1982, B.M.P (Birmingham Mint Products)
- Nickel (4.3g, 20.5mm, reeded edge)
Rarity Scale: VR
- Nickel (4.3g, 20.5mm, reeded edge)
Rarity Scale: VR
Birmingham Mint PLC, Icknield Street, Birmingham England
BM 8 - 1982, Birmingham Mint PLC, Icknield Street, Birmingham England
- CuNi (14g, 27mm)
- Reeded Edge with Lettering (BIRMINGHAM)
Rarity Scale: VR
- CuNi (14g, 27mm)
- Reeded Edge with Lettering (BIRMINGHAM)
Rarity Scale: VR
The Birmingham Mint, Industry Year 1986
BM 9 - The Birmingham Mint, Industry Year 1986
- CuNi (14.0g, 32mm)
Rarity Scale: C
- CuNi (14.0g, 32mm)
Rarity Scale: C
The Birmingham Mint, The Mint 1860
BM 10a - The Birmingham Mint, The Mint 1860
- Brass (36g, 45mm)
Rarity Scale: R
- Brass (36g, 45mm)
Rarity Scale: R
The Birmingham Mint, The Mint 1860
BM 10b - The Birmingham Mint, The Mint 1860
- Silver (37.9g, 45mm)
Rarity Scale: R
- Silver (37.9g, 45mm)
Rarity Scale: R
The Birmingham Mint 1988
BM 11 - The Birmingham Mint, The Mint 1988
- composition, weight & diameter unknown
Rarity Scale: VR
- composition, weight & diameter unknown
Rarity Scale: VR
The Birmingham MInt (2001)
BM 12 - The Birmingham Mint, 4 Quadrants(B)
- Silver (laser hallmarked) (45g, 45mm)
Rarity Scale: VR
- Silver (laser hallmarked) (45g, 45mm)
Rarity Scale: VR
The Birmingham Mint
BM 12a - The Birmingham Mint, 4 Quadrants(B)
- Brass Alloy (??g, 45mm)
Rarity Scale: To be determined
- Brass Alloy (??g, 45mm)
Rarity Scale: To be determined
The Birmingham Mint
BM 14 - The Birmingham Mint, Blank Reverse
- Bronze Alloy (40.3g, 45mm)
Rarity Scale: To be determined
- Bronze Alloy (40.3g, 45mm)
Rarity Scale: To be determined
Birmingham Mint - 1984 Calendar
BM 15a - Birmingham Mint 1984 Calendar
- Bronze (weight unknown, 76mm)
Rarity Scale: R
- Bronze (weight unknown, 76mm)
Rarity Scale: R
Birmingham Mint Ltd, 1985 Calendar Medal
BM 15b - Birmingham Mint 1985 Calendar
- Bronze (weight unknown, 76mm)
Rarity Scale: R
Image courtesy of Dix Noonan Webb - September 2016 auction
- Bronze (weight unknown, 76mm)
Rarity Scale: R
Image courtesy of Dix Noonan Webb - September 2016 auction
Birmingham Mint Ltd, 1987 Calendar Medal
BM 15d - Birmingham Mint 1987 Calendar
- Bronze (weight unknown, 76mm)
- Edge writing - The Birmingham Mint Ltd England
Rarity Scale: R
- Bronze (weight unknown, 76mm)
- Edge writing - The Birmingham Mint Ltd England
Rarity Scale: R
Birmingham Mint Ltd, 1991 Calendar
BM 15h - Birmingham Mint 1991 Calendar
- Bronze (weight unknown, 76mm)
Rarity Scale: R
Thank you to John for providing photos
- Bronze (weight unknown, 76mm)
Rarity Scale: R
Thank you to John for providing photos
The Birmingham Mint, 1992 Calendar
BM 15i - Birmingham Mint 1992 Calendar
- Bronze (weight unknown, 76mm)
Rarity Scale: R
Thank you to John for providing photos
Although this is dated 1992, it still shows 'The Birmingham Mint' inscribed on the right side of the calendar. I believe this was produced in 1991 prior to IMI's takeover of The Birmingham Mint
- Bronze (weight unknown, 76mm)
Rarity Scale: R
Thank you to John for providing photos
Although this is dated 1992, it still shows 'The Birmingham Mint' inscribed on the right side of the calendar. I believe this was produced in 1991 prior to IMI's takeover of The Birmingham Mint
The Birmingham Mint, Birmingham Mint Group, 100th Annual General Meeting 1988
BM 16 - Birmingham Mint Group 1988, 100th Annual General Meeting
- Brass (27.6g, 38.8mm)
Rarity Scale: C
- Brass (27.6g, 38.8mm)
Rarity Scale: C
The Birmingham Mint, Technical Meeting of Mints
BM 17 - Technical Meeting of Mints, Bangkok 1991
- Brass (weight & diameter unknown)
Rarity Scale: R
- Brass (weight & diameter unknown)
Rarity Scale: R
The Birmingham Mint 1991
BM 18 - The Birmingham Mint, 1991
- Bi-metalic (9.7g, 26mm)
Rarity Scale: R
- Bi-metalic (9.7g, 26mm)
Rarity Scale: R
The Birmingham Mint Limited
BM 19 - The Birmingham Mint Limited, Spinner
- Brass (10.9g, 30.8mm)
Rarity Scale: R
- Brass (10.9g, 30.8mm)
Rarity Scale: R
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BM 20 a-e - Scan Coin
- Used for coin machine calibrations - For more information see: http://africa.worldofcoins.eu/sub008a1.htm - Full Set - Rarity Scale: VR - Individual Pieces - Rarity Scale: R |
20a - Scan Coin 1
20b - Scan Coin 2 20c - Scan Coin 3 20d - Scan Coin 4 20e - Scan Coin 5 20f - Scan Coin 6 |
The Birmingham Mint, Scan Coin
The Birmingham Mint, Poker Chip
BM 21a - The Birmingham Mint, Bicycle Poker Chip
- Metal Inner Core (12.5g, 39mm)
Rarity Scale: VR
- Metal Inner Core (12.5g, 39mm)
Rarity Scale: VR
The Birmingham Mint, Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino
BM 21b - The Birmingham Mint, Condado Plaza Poker Chip
Rarity Scale: VR
Rarity Scale: VR
The Birmingham Mint, The Poker Chip Co.
BM 21c - The Birmingham Mint, The Poker Chip Co.
Rarity Scale: VR
Rarity Scale: VR
The Birmingham Mint, El San Juan Hotel & Casino
BM 21d - The Birmingham Mint, El San Juan Hotel & Casino
Rarity Scale: VR
Rarity Scale: VR
The Birmingham Mint, The Gambler
BM 21e - The Birmingham Mint, The Gambler
Rarity Scale: VR
Rarity Scale: VR
The Birmingham Mint, The Gambler, 1000
BM 21f - The Birmingham Mint, The Gambler, 1000
Rarity Scale: VR
Rarity Scale: VR
The Redeveloped Birmingham MInt
BM 22 - The Redeveloped Birmingham Mint, 7-7-89
- Brass Alloy (39.9g, 45mm)
Rarity Scale: S
- Brass Alloy (39.9g, 45mm)
Rarity Scale: S
Coca-Cola Festival of Sport, National Indoor Arena, The Birmingham Mint
BM 23 - Coca Cola Festival of Sports, National Indoor Arena Birmingham
- Brass (45.1g, 50mm)
The medal is celebrating the first event held at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham. The NIA was officially opened on October 4, 1991 by athlete Linford Christie. The event was the Coca-Cola Festival of Sport.
Rarity Scale: S
- Brass (45.1g, 50mm)
The medal is celebrating the first event held at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham. The NIA was officially opened on October 4, 1991 by athlete Linford Christie. The event was the Coca-Cola Festival of Sport.
Rarity Scale: S
BM 24 - Birmingham 1992 Olympic Bid
- Brass (70mm, weight too much for my scale)
Rarity Scale: VR
Added - September 3, 2024
- Brass (70mm, weight too much for my scale)
Rarity Scale: VR
Added - September 3, 2024
The next two pieces were issued after IMI sold the mint in 1998 and it was renamed The Birmingham Mint again. The pre IMI version of The Birmingham Mint used an 'H' mint mark to the left of the coin maker's elbow, the post IMI version of The Birmingham Mint uses an 'H' mint mark on the left ribbon and a 'KN' (Kynoch Mint) on the right side of the ribbon (same as IMI Birmingham Mint). They also used 'stripes' on the ribbon left of the coin maker's elbow.
The Birmingham Mint, Awarded To
BM 25a - The Birmingham Mint, Awarded To
- Nickel Alloy (48.4g, 50mm)
Rarity Scale: VR
- Nickel Alloy (48.4g, 50mm)
Rarity Scale: VR
The Birmingham Mint, Awarded To
BM 25b - The Birmingham Mint, Awarded To
- Bronze (47.9g, 50mm)
Rarity Scale: VR
- Bronze (47.9g, 50mm)
Rarity Scale: VR
The Birmingham Mint Specimen Euros
BM 26a - 1 Cent, BM 26b - 2 Cent, BM 26c - 5 Cent
BM 26d - 10 Cent, BM 26e - 20 Cent, BM 26f - 50 Cent
BM 26g - 1 Euro, BM 26h - 2 Euro
Rarity Scale Individually: ER
Rarity Scale as a set: UL
BM 26a - 1 Cent, BM 26b - 2 Cent, BM 26c - 5 Cent
BM 26d - 10 Cent, BM 26e - 20 Cent, BM 26f - 50 Cent
BM 26g - 1 Euro, BM 26h - 2 Euro
Rarity Scale Individually: ER
Rarity Scale as a set: UL
The Birmingham MInt, Specimen Euros
There has been a lot on conjecture as to what these pieces were for, how many were made and how many are currently in private hands. Here is the story about the Birmingham Mint specimen euro coins.
The Birmingham Mint was involved, along with other European mints and blank manufacturers, in defining the technical specifications for the blanks used for the new Euro coins. The original specifications were adopted in May, 1998. After consultation with some stakeholders, the final technical specifications were adopted in February 1999. The Birmingham Mint Specimen Euro coins were minted on blanks from the original specifications of 1998.
The Birmingham Mint was vying to get contracts to supply blanks to the mints of Europe. They wanted to show potential customers the quality of their blanks. Specimen pieces were minted on actual Euro blanks the Birmingham Mint produced. There were 65 presentation sets made and distributed to mint masters throughout Europe. There were also some 'pouch' sets that Birmingham Mint employees carried with them as salesman’s samples.
The European Commissioner who oversaw the quality of the Euro, saw these specimen pieces and deemed them to be counterfeit because they were the exact size, weight and metal composition of proposed new Euro coins. He ordered them to be destroyed.
Most of the sets were re-obtained by the Birmingham Mint and destroyed. There were a few sets unaccounted for and remain in private hands. It is estimated that less than 10 full presentation sets and a few 'pouch' sets still remain.
There is also a 2 Euro mono-metallic piece (see below). This piece is the same metal used in the outer ring of the bi-metallic 2 Euro coin. It was specifically made to test the security edging used on the 2 Euro coin. It was never part of the set given to the European mint masters or in the ‘pouch’ sets.
The Birmingham Mint never officially minted Euro coins. They did however strike some 2 Euro coins for the Royal Dutch Mint in secret. The Birmingham Mint was already producing the blanks for the RDM but the RDM was struggling in striking the 2 Euro coin.
This information was provided by Kevin Binnion who was the Engineering Manager of The Birmingham Mint, and oversaw the production of the Euro blanks and the collection and destruction of the ‘counterfeit’ specimens.
2 Euro Specimen
BM 27i - 2 Euro - Specimen mono-metallic
- Nickel (9g, 26mm)
- Reeded Edge with lettering
Rarity Scale: VR
- Nickel (9g, 26mm)
- Reeded Edge with lettering
Rarity Scale: VR
The Birmingham Mint, Trial Piece
BM 28 - Trial Piece, Both sides the same
- Reeded Edge with lettering
Rarity Scale: VR
- Reeded Edge with lettering
Rarity Scale: VR
Leicester Polytechnic & Energais De Portugal
BM 32a - Leicester Polytechnic/Energais De Portugal
- Brass Alloy (weight unknown, 50mm)
- Based on the packaging (showing an email address) this was manufactured during the second incarnation of The Birmingham Mint (1998-2003). A similar medal was issued for a 1999 Lisbon Marathon sponsored by Energais De Portugal. The Leicester Polytechnic coat of arms was replaced in 1992 when the name was changed to De Montfort University. This piece is most likely an advertising/trial piece because of the mismatched dies and the advertising on the package. If more information is gathered, the site will be updated.
Rarity Scale: R
- Brass Alloy (weight unknown, 50mm)
- Based on the packaging (showing an email address) this was manufactured during the second incarnation of The Birmingham Mint (1998-2003). A similar medal was issued for a 1999 Lisbon Marathon sponsored by Energais De Portugal. The Leicester Polytechnic coat of arms was replaced in 1992 when the name was changed to De Montfort University. This piece is most likely an advertising/trial piece because of the mismatched dies and the advertising on the package. If more information is gathered, the site will be updated.
Rarity Scale: R
Football Match, Wreath
BM 32b - Football Match, Wreath
- Brass Alloy (weight unknown, 50mm)
- Packaging the same as BM 32a. I believe it to be an advertising piece for medals produced by the Birmingham Mint.
Rarity Scale: R
- Brass Alloy (weight unknown, 50mm)
- Packaging the same as BM 32a. I believe it to be an advertising piece for medals produced by the Birmingham Mint.
Rarity Scale: R
BM 32c - Male Golfer, Female Golfer
- Brass Alloy (weight unknown, 50mm)
- Packaging the same as BM 32a. I believe it to be an advertising piece for medals produced by the Birmingham Mint.
Rarity Scale: R
- Brass Alloy (weight unknown, 50mm)
- Packaging the same as BM 32a. I believe it to be an advertising piece for medals produced by the Birmingham Mint.
Rarity Scale: R
9th International Handbell Symposium
BM 33 - 9th International Handbell Symposium/4 Quadrants
- Brass Alloy (weight TBD, Diameter TBD)
Rarity Scale: R
- Brass Alloy (weight TBD, Diameter TBD)
Rarity Scale: R
Runners, The Birmingham Mint, You Deserve A Medal
BM 34 - Runners, The Birmingham Mint, You Deserve A Medal
- Brass Alloy (weight 27.8g, Diameter 38.0mm)
Rarity Scale: R
- Brass Alloy (weight 27.8g, Diameter 38.0mm)
Rarity Scale: R
The Birmingham Mint, England Basketball
BM 35 - England Basketball
- Mixed Brass Alloy (46.3g, 50mm)
- This is a trial piece made for the ISBBC (International Summer Basketball Camp) Four Countries Tournament held in Lea Green, March 2003.
Rarity Scale: VR
- Mixed Brass Alloy (46.3g, 50mm)
- This is a trial piece made for the ISBBC (International Summer Basketball Camp) Four Countries Tournament held in Lea Green, March 2003.
Rarity Scale: VR
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