A raft of new coins for 2015 that commemorate British anniversaries including the anniversary of the Battle of Britain have been produced by the Royal Mint. Each of the new 2015 UK coins is a snapshot of Britain through time, marking some of the key events from our history that have shaped the nation we live in today, from the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta to the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. 2015 also sees the release of a special £2 coin that continues The Royal Mint’s five year programme of commemoration marking the centenary of the First World War and honours the Royal Navy and the role that it played during the conflict.