Royal Mint releases 2022 coins

These coins celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

The Royal Mint has unveiled two new coins: a 50p and a £5

to mark 70 years of Queen Elizabeth's reign

The collection goes on general sale on January 6, 2022

Elizabeth ascended the throne on February 6, 1952

Celebrations will be held in the UK throughout 2022

with a special weekend of events in June