The Mint of Norway has struck the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize Medal ever since the award began in 1901. Today, it is struck in Fairmined Gold. In this fascinating video, see how the Mint of Norway makes the medal, which still bears its original design, by sculptor Gustav Vigeland.

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Justin Robinson BA (Hons), MA is a historian and author working within the coin industry. A fellow of the Royal Numismatic Society and a member of the British Numismatic Society, Justin is also a regular contributor to Coin News, the UK’s biggest selling coin magazine. He loves working in the numismatics industry where he gets to share his passion for history to tell the stories that bring the past to life. "A coin without a story is just a piece of metal. But a coin with a story becomes history in your hands" says Justin.