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.
