The treasury of Gibraltar has released (3rd December) new gold and silver collector’s coins which are in celebration of the world’s first-ever postage stamp. The Penny Black, as it is referred to, is remembered as the world’s first postage stamp used in a public postal system. It was first issued in the United Kingdom on […]
British Indian Ocean Territory: Third coin in the “Turtles” series features the leatherback turtle
The government and treasury of the British Indian Ocean Territory have released their latest collector’s 50-pence coin which is part of the current “Turtles” colour design series. The third coin of five, when completed, features the leatherback turtle. This engaging series features full-colour depictions of various subspecies of turtles found in or near the territory’s […]
British Virgin Islands: The British lion and American eagle unite on new crown coin to honour alliance during World War II
The government and treasury of the British Virgin Islands have released (28th August) new crown coins which are in tribute to the ongoing military alliance and friendship between the United Kingdom and the United States. On the 75th anniversary of the historic and decisive D-Day landings, which saw the beginning of the end of the […]
British Virgin Islands: Colourful crowns celebrate Tokyo’s Olympiad in 2020
The government and treasury of the British Virgin Islands have released (6th August) a set of four crown coins which are in celebration of next year’s Summer Olympic Games, hosted by Japan. The XXXII Olympiad will be hosted in the City of Tokyo from the 24th July to the 9th August and will be the […]
Sierra Leone: Angry Birds are coming to a movie screen near you and will be on three new crown coins
The Bank of Sierra Leone has unveiled (24th July) a three-coin set of crown colour coins featuring the Angry Birds, a free-to-play video game series developed by Chimera Entertainment and published by Rovio Entertainment, which debuted on the 12th March 2014. Angry Birds hatched as a casual mobile game that has blossomed into one of […]
Sierra Leone: “The Big Five” safari series now available as cupro-nickel crown coins
The Bank of Sierra Leone has announced (16th July) the availability of the most recent series of collector coins entitled “The Big Five,” which will soon be available as cupro-nickel crown-size coins. The “Big Five” refers to the animals that freely inhabit the African continent and whose presence in the wild is both breathtaking and […]
Sierra Leone: “Big Five” silver Proof coin series concludes with issue of African buffalo design
The Bank of Sierra Leone has issued (26th June) the last collector coins which are part of a double-crown silver Proof coin series entitled “The Big Five.” The Big Five includes the African elephant, the lion, the rhinoceros, the leopard, and the water buffalo. With this last release, they have all been featured in this […]
British Virgin Islands: Limited edition of the Pegasus silver coins includes privy mark to remember the 75th anniversary of D-Day
The treasury of the British Virgin Islands has announced (31st May) the issue of a special limited edition of their silver bullion coin, the Pegasus, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. To mark this important anniversary, the new Pegasus coins will be minted with an exceptional privy mark to commemorate […]
Ascension: New crown marks 80th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War, 1939-2019
The government and treasury of Ascension have issued (22nd May) new crown coins marking the 80th anniversary of the initial outbreak of fighting, which ignited a world conflict that would involve countries across the globe. As Europe witnessed the rise of the Third Reich of Germany, many predicted that war was inevitable. Territorial claims by […]
Sierra Leone: “Big Five” collector series continues with fierce rhinoceros featured on third coin
The Bank of Sierra Leone has issued (17th April) the third double silver crown coin which forms part of an ongoing series entitled the “Big Five.” This term refers to the gorgeous animals who freely inhabit the African continent and whose presence in the wild is both breathtaking and reassuring. The Big Five includes the […]
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