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It's time to open the vaults on something that many of us use every day – coins! There's some 29 billion coins in circulation, but how are they made and what engineering challenges are present in making so many shiny, tiny pieces of metal?

It's time to open the vaults on something that many of us use every day – coins! There's some 29 billion coins in circulation, but how are they made and what engineering challenges are present in making so many shiny, tiny pieces of metal?

Join us as we unleash the latest innovations in science and tech to showcase engineering that is saving our planet and helping communities across the globe. From shark detection technology and artificial reefs bringing back marine wildlife, to the latest real-life cyber crime, nano materials and smart watches are saving lives, you can get thinking about what will be next. Kick start your way to making a difference and engineering a better world.  

Join us on social media @IETeducation for all the latest – we’d love to hear from you. Find more info at theiet.org/education

Join us as we unleash the latest innovations in science and tech to showcase engineering that is saving our planet and helping communities across the globe. From shark detection technology and artificial reefs bringing back marine wildlife, to the latest real-life cyber crime, nano materials and smart watches are saving lives, you can get thinking about what will be next. Kick start your way to making a difference and engineering a better world. &nbsp;
Join us on social media <a href="https://twitter.com/IETeducation">@IETeducation</a> for all the latest &ndash; we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.&nbsp;Find more info at <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feducation.theiet.org%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7CBeckyBolter%40theiet.org%7Cbed963a6f7264f525def08d99acf5586%7C37f807baaa3943e38018abddb6f7781c%7C0%7C0%7C637711037548371318%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=dbNMeypF%2F1qpMPvSLS0dWRix4mi4GlL24yhVWjMyQgU%3D&amp;reserved=0">theiet.org/education</a>

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We're the UK's children's radio station. Listen across the UK on DAB Digital Radio, on mobile and online at funkidslive.com.

We're the UK's children's radio station. Listen across the UK on DAB Digital Radio, on mobile and online at funkidslive.com.

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The Royal Mint

Safety Seymour presents Susanna's winning radio advert about carbon monoxide safety! Tune in for superhero tips on checking gas appliances yearly, using gas-safe engineers, and testing your CO alarm. With fun, humor, and important reminders, kids and grown-ups can stay safe and defeat invisible dangers. Learn more at funkidslive.com/safety!

Safety Seymour presents Susanna's winning radio advert about carbon monoxide safety! Tune in for superhero tips on checking gas appliances yearly, using gas-safe engineers, and testing your CO alarm. With fun, humor, and important reminders, kids and grown-ups can stay safe and defeat invisible dangers. Learn more at funkidslive.com/safety!

Hear Susanna's Safety Seymour radio ad!

It’s February and the Fruit and Root Crew hero of the month is the carrot!

It&rsquo;s February and the Fruit and Root Crew hero of the month is the carrot!

Carrots (Fruit & Root Crew)

It’s January and Down on the Farm, our hero of the month is the Potato!

It&rsquo;s January and Down on the Farm, our hero of the month is the Potato!

The Royal Mint

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