Britain is a maritime nation, its history shaped by the actions of the Royal Navy and through the influence of international trade networks extending across the oceans. This history has had a lasting impact on our coinage and today there are many commemorative coins that celebrate this maritime tradition. But has this always been the case? Has our coinage continually reflected a nautical culture. Throughout this episode we will explore when maritime imagery first appeared on our coinage, the reasons why and how this changed and developed over centuries.Find out more at https://www.royalmintmuseum.org.uk/podcast/