Mint appoints first female chief

The Royal Mint has appointed its first female chief executive in its 1,100-year history.

Anne Jessopp was yesterday named the organisation’s new chief executive and deputy master.

The Mint said she will spearhead work to provide Britain with “cutting-edge secure currency” and develop the commemorative coin and bullion arm of the business.

The Royal Mint produces up to 90 million coins every week and one of Ms Jessopp’s first jobs will be overseeing the new 50p coin.