Rättegången mot Pyx är en formell rättsprocess dejting tillbaka till 1200-talet. Ordet ”Pyx” hänvisar till kistorna som används för att lagra mynt innan de undersöks.
During the ceremony, a random sample of coins is selected and set aside for detailed scientific testing. An independent jury - traditionally made up of members of The Goldsmiths’ Company - is sworn in to oversee the process. The coins are then rigorously analysed to confirm they meet legal standards.
The Trial plays a critical role in maintaining public trust in UK currency, combining centuries-old tradition with modern analytical methods.