Royal Mint to help overseas territories design their own pound coin

The new £1 coin was introduced in 2017 Credit: PA

The Royal Mint in Llantrisant is to help overseas territories design their own version of the pound coin.

The new twelve sided one pound coin was introduced in 2017, and described by the UK Government as "the most secure of its kind in the world". Now, those living overseas may soon be able to spend bespoke versions of the new pound coin.

To do so, overseas territories and Crown dependencies will inform the Royal Mint, who will ensure that the same security standards are met before approving and supplying them with the necessary blank or struck coins.