The Treasury has announced that five distinguished figures from the arts, heritage and design sectors have been appointed to the Royal Mint Advisory Committee (RMAC).
Sarah Victoria Turner, Roger Hugh Bowdler, Ruth Rowland, Nick Hornby and Rod Kelly have taken up their roles for a five-year term.
Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby said:
“I am delighted that Sarah Victoria Turner, Roger Hugh Bowdler, Ruth Rowland, Nick Hornby and Rod Kelly have agreed to serve on the Royal Mint Advisory Committee. These appointments bring exceptional creative vision and specialist knowledge to the development of future UK coins.”
This post was advertised on the HM Government Public Appointments website, and the appointment is a result of a fair and open competition, the UK Government said. Applicants were considered by an impartial interview panel and a recommendation for appointment was made by Ministers and approved by His Majesty the King.
All appointees have confirmed they have not engaged in any political activity in the last five years.
About the appointees
- Sarah Victoria Turner is Director of the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art in London. She is an art historian and curator specialising in nineteenth- and twentieth-century art.
- Roger Hugh Bowdler is a senior heritage consultant and architectural historian, specialising in building conservation and commemorative monuments. He formerly served as Director of Listing at Historic England.
- Ruth Rowland is a professional lettering artist, calligrapher and illustrator, known for combining traditional hand lettering skills with contemporary design for high profile commercial clients.
- Nick Hornby is a British sculptor known for large-scale public works that engage with the legacy of monuments and cultural icons. His practice employs digital processes across traditional materials such as marble, bronze and steel.
- Rod Kelly MA (RCA) is a master silversmith and designer with over 40 years of experience, producing bespoke silverwork, ceremonial pieces, and official commissions for major British institutions. He is a Liveryman of The Goldsmiths’ Company and a member of the Goldsmiths’ Foundation Advisory Committee.
