The Royal British Legion has been working in partnership with The Westminster Collection for over twenty years to create a bespoke range of collectable coins, commemoratives and stamp covers.
Each year The Westminster Collection produce the highly sought afterbeautiful Poppy® Coins with a donation to the Royal British Legion for every coin sold.
Sales of the commemorative coins have resulted in the company donating over £1.5 millionan incredible £1.25 million to RBL to date; an incredible achievement.
Ben France, Head of Corporate Partnerships, Trusts and Philanthropy at the Royal British Legion, said:
“We are thrilled that our long-standing partnership with The Westminster Collection has now raised over £1.5 million for the Royal British Legion. The Poppy Coins have proved popular year on year with The Westminster Collection collectors and our supporters alike, with thoughtful designs paying tribute to commemorative dates and events. Importantly, sales raise vital funds that help us continue to provide our expert services for those struggling in the Armed Forces community. I’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to The Westminster Collection and its customers for their dedicated support.”
Stephen Allen, Chairman of The Westminster Collection, said:
"We are delighted to be able to support the Royal British Legion again this year through the official Remembrance coins, we can't think of a more poignant and worthy cause than this. The work done by RBL to preserve the memory of the fallen and support the future of the living is vital, and we are extremely proud to continue our long-term partnership.”