British Red Cross 150th anniversary Brilliant Uncirculated coin sample
Maker and role
Royal Mint: Maker
Production date
2020
Description
British Red Cross 150th anniversary Brilliant Uncirculated coin sample. Includes an information booklet with historical information relating to the British Red Cross.
Collection Type
Objects
Production Place
History
In 2020, a working group was formed at the British Red Cross to work with the Royal Mint to design the British Red Cross' 150th anniversary coin. The working group consisted of Mehzebin Adam (Museum and Archives Curator), Michael Meyer (Head of International Law), Lauren Doy (Senior Brand Executive), and Gemma Hamilton (Head of Brand and Marketing).
When tasked with designing a coin to celebrate 150 years of the British Red Cross, one of the biggest challenges facing Royal Mint designer Henry Gray was accurately reflecting the work we do both domestically and overseas. In addition, the coin needed to incorporate our important connection to the global Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Henry Gray:
“I included the UK map in a prominent position behind the emblem,” explained Gray. “[The] distinct background texture [is] to represent the multiple touchpoints of the charity and to reinforce the connectedness of the British Red Cross both at home and around the world. The image hopefully illustrates that the British Red Cross is and has always been connected - locally and globally - with networks of support and the ability to respond to those in need, with kindness.”
"I wanted to make sure the emblem took pride of place as a focal point of the design,” said Gray. “I positioned the iconic red cross in the prime central location to highlight this, opting to place the words around the edge of the design."
The edge of the coin includes an inscription, which is one of the current mottos of the Red Cross Movement: ‘PER HUMANITATEM AD PACEM’, which translates to ‘Through humanity to peace’.
150 volunteers and staff were selected to receive a coin as a token of their service. See the object history file for the full list of recipients.
When tasked with designing a coin to celebrate 150 years of the British Red Cross, one of the biggest challenges facing Royal Mint designer Henry Gray was accurately reflecting the work we do both domestically and overseas. In addition, the coin needed to incorporate our important connection to the global Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Henry Gray:
“I included the UK map in a prominent position behind the emblem,” explained Gray. “[The] distinct background texture [is] to represent the multiple touchpoints of the charity and to reinforce the connectedness of the British Red Cross both at home and around the world. The image hopefully illustrates that the British Red Cross is and has always been connected - locally and globally - with networks of support and the ability to respond to those in need, with kindness.”
"I wanted to make sure the emblem took pride of place as a focal point of the design,” said Gray. “I positioned the iconic red cross in the prime central location to highlight this, opting to place the words around the edge of the design."
The edge of the coin includes an inscription, which is one of the current mottos of the Red Cross Movement: ‘PER HUMANITATEM AD PACEM’, which translates to ‘Through humanity to peace’.
150 volunteers and staff were selected to receive a coin as a token of their service. See the object history file for the full list of recipients.
Catalogue Number
3326/1
Associated Person and Role
Royal Mint Working Group member: Mehzebin Adam
Royal Mint Working Group member: Michael Meyer
Royal Mint Working Group member: Lauren Doy
Royal Mint Working Group member: Gemma Hamilton
Royal Mint Working Group member: Michael Meyer
Royal Mint Working Group member: Lauren Doy
Royal Mint Working Group member: Gemma Hamilton
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