Ian Rank-Broadley

Ian Rank-Broadley (born 1952) is a British sculptor who has produced many acclaimed works, among which are several designs for British coinage. Born in Walton-on-Thames[?], Surrey, Rank-Broadley was educated at Epsom School of Art and Slade School of Fine Art, where he graduated in 1976. He then completed various post-graduate studies in the United Kingdom, Italy, and France.

In 1997 he won the Royal Mint competition competition for a new effigy of Elizabeth II to appear on the obverse of circulated British coinage from 1998 onward. In 1998 he also won a Royal Mint competition for his design of the Queen Mother Centennial crown coin.