Researching into Competition briefs:

So far having visited just one website, I have found 4 different design briefs which I fit the criteria for and also after Danny's email, I have found the competition for the Royal mint coin.

After less than 2 minutes of searching on http://www.graphiccompetitions.com/ I had found 4 projects which related to me, so I have book marked these for future reference.

Royal mint
The Royal mint project is something which appeals to me, specifically after hearing of Matt Dent's success; His design has inspired me.

 "In 2017 the United Kingdom will introduce a brand new £1 coin – and The Royal Mint invites the nation to create the design it will carry. A fantastic opportunity for members of the public, professional artists and designers alike.

Designing a United Kingdom coin is something that most people would never have thought possible. This is a chance to put your art onto the reverse (the ‘tails’ side) of what will be the United Kingdom’s newest coin, one of the most eagerly awaited coins in circulation.

The winner will receive a £10,000 design fee. More importantly, they will have the pleasure and pride of seeing their design replicated on millions of coins that will be used by the people of the United Kingdom for years to come. The winner will also be invited to The Royal Mint to see their design transformed into actual United Kingdom coins."

"Show what Britain, or ‘Britishness’ means, drawing on all of the 

qualities and quirks that make our nation unique."

"designs must not include a recognisable likeness of a known person, whether living or dead"

"The new £1 coin will have the same shape as the 12-sided three pence piece or ‘threepenny bit’."