Sitting With Jane: The Royal Mint Book Bench

The Royal Mint - For 200 years, Jane Austen has delighted readers across the world with her Regency-era romances. Now we celebrate her life and works by featuring her portrait on a UK £2 coin, designed by Royal Mint graphic designer Dominique Evans. But, we are not alone in the celebrations, Jane Austen's creativity and talent is being remembered across the country, from walks to talks, festivals to exhibitions and even a book bench trail!

Jane Austen Full Coin Lineup


Sitting With Jane is a unique public art trail honouring Jane Austen's connections with Basingstoke and her birthplace, Steventon. The trail brought to us by Wild in Art and Destination Basingstoke combines local culture and history with a creative, modern interpretation for all to see - 24 'book benches'. Each bench has been designed and painted by a professional artist and features a personal interpretation of a Jane Austen theme, and, just like we have previously done with Shaun-Xiào and Gromit Unleashed, The Royal Mint has sponsored and designed their own book bench.

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