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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>

Undercover Engineers

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

Join us today as we take an adventure to Medieval London and discover the people & places that defined the square mile in the Middle Ages.

Join us today as we take an adventure to Medieval London and discover the people &amp; places that defined the square mile in the Middle Ages.

The Medieval City (London's History)

Join us today as we take an adventure through London's statues starting at Monument itself and making our way to see ones such as The London Stone & The Minotaur. 

Join us today as we take an adventure through London's statues starting at Monument itself and making our way to see ones such as The London Stone &amp; The Minotaur.

The City's Statues (London's History)

Join us today as we take an adventure through London's ceremonial gateway between Westminster and the City of London.

Join us today as we take an adventure through London's ceremonial gateway between Westminster and the City of London.

The Royal Mint

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