The 1922 discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb sparked renewed interest in ancient Egypt for which Tut's burial mask remains the most popular symbol. Artifacts from the tomb have toured the ...

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The 1922 discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb sparked renewed interest in ancient Egypt for which Tut's burial mask remains the most popular symbol. Artifacts from the tomb have toured the world in the years since. In 2007, the display arrived in London, prompting the Pobjoy Mint to commemorate the occasion with this spectacular coin—the world's first pyramid—shape, legal—tender coin. Featuring Tut's famous burial mask, the bronze coin is layered in 24—karat gold, giving it an exotic, ancient appearance.