Work / The Royal Mint / Stories of War
The opportunity and requirement to create content not binded to the release of a specific coin is unusual. But when Alan King, one of the few remaining veterans of the Normandy landings was introduced to us, it was an opportunity not to be missed.
Alan King was trained as a Sherman tank driver and took part in several key battles during the Second World War including the Normandy landings. He is one of very few who still wear the 27th Armoured Brigade seahorse badge.
Few of us will know the horror of having our best friend die in our arms but Alan had to endure this and more during his service.
We conducted the interview at the very spot where Alan did his training - Fritton Lake in Great Yarmouth. It was a place of great memory for Alan who revealed how many sunken tanks must still be at the bottom of the lake.
The 30s TVC has captured the memories of viewers, becoming The Royal Mint's most watched video with over 600,000 views on YouTube alone.
We were commissioned to produce a flagship film celebrating the history, prestige and heritage of The Royal Mint following a brand refresh.
We captured the process of bringing the infamous Una & The Lion design back into the light through the largest coin ever produced, minted in 5kg of solid gold.
Private access into the Tower and the Yeoman's Village allowed us an insight into the daily life and traditions of those who work there, including the Chief Yeoman.
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