Schedule

• 11:45 – Arrival – The doors open at 11:45 to allow all visitors to go through security and use the facilities before proceeded to the Old Ballroom
  
  
• 12:10 – Ceremony begins – The Clerk of the Goldsmiths' Company will read the Verdict of The Pyx
  
  
• 12:20 – Address from the King's Remembrancer –The King's Remembrancer will deliver an address to the jurors, participants and spectators.
  
  
• 12:35 – Drinks Reception
  
  
• 13:00 – Verdict of The Pyx 2026 concludes
  
  

Essential information

• Bookings open on Tuesday 31March 2026 through this page. We are unable to accept bookings over the phone.
  
  
• The Verdict of The Pyx is free to attend, and space is strictly limited to 20 visitors (10 members of The Company and 10 members of the public)  – please note that there is a maximum allocation of two tickets per booking without exception.
  
  
• Members of The Company (Freemen and Liverymen) must book their tickets through the Members’ Portal. 
  
  
• The Verdict will be delivered at Mansion House, London EC4N 8BH, on Thursday 7 May 2026 
  
  
• Visitors will need to arrive no earlier than 11:45am, presenting their digital ticket and photo identification on arrival, before going through airport style security. 
  
  
• You must have a ticket booked in your name and valid photo identification (drivers license or passport) to be granted admission. 
  
  
• Proceedings will be completed no later than 13:00 
  
  
• Please be aware that elements of the Trial will be captured in both video and still imagery. These images and videos will be used for marketing and communication purposes and by booking tickets, and attending the Trial you grant the Goldsmiths’ Company, The Royal Mint, and any media organisations in attendance permission to use photographs and video that you may feature in.