The government and treasury of the British Virgin Islands have issued (21st November) a new silver crown coin in celebration of the 70th (platinum) wedding Anniversary of the territory’s head of state, HM Queen Elizabeth II, and her consort, HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. The royal couple were married on the 20th November […]
Ascension: 70-ounce mega-sized silver coin celebrates an extraordinary royal anniversary
The government and treasury of Ascension Island have issued (14th November) an extraordinary tribute for the platinum wedding anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who reached this milestone today (20th November 2017). A 70-ounce silver Proof coin has been produced for the anniversary with a very limited […]
British Virgin Islands: Unique tri-colour coin celebrates milestone wedding anniversary of Elizabeth and Philip
The government and treasury of the British Virgin Islands have issued (24th October) a new and unique coin in celebration of an extraordinary anniversary, which will be observed on the 20th November within the British royal family. On this day, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, […]
Falkland Islands: Centenary of the House of Windsor celebrated with new crown coin set
The government and treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (9th October) a new set of crown coins which mark the centenary anniversary of the establishment of the British Royal House. The Royal House came about due to the circumstances just after the fighting for the Great War began (1914–1918). The long-established and historic dynasty […]
After Hurricane Irma, the Pobjoy Mint sets up relief fund for the British Virgin Islands
As most Coin Update readers know, the Pobjoy Mint is a private company in the United Kingdom that produces circulating and collector coinage on behalf of governments, central banks, and major companies worldwide. One entity with which Pobjoy has had a long-standing arrangement, the British Virgin Islands (BVI), was among the many places hit by […]
Falkland Islands: Magellanic Penguin issued, concluding popular Penguins Series
The government and treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (11th September) their fourth and final coin in the popular Penguins Series, which included some of the different species of the flightless birds that have made the Falklands and surrounding area their home. The series consists of four coins depicting the rockhopper, gentoo, king, and now […]
Ascension Sapphire Jubilee crown marks Queen’s milestone royal anniversary
Embed from Getty Images The government and treasury of Ascension Island have issued (30th August) a new crown coin which marks a royal event not seen in anyone’s lifetime previously. The crown celebrates the 65th anniversary of reign (the Sapphire Jubilee) of HM Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne on the 6th February 1952 at […]
National bird of Fiji, the collared lory, is featured on country’s first titanium colour coin
The Reserve Bank of Fiji have issued (21st August) a new coin that represents a first for the Pacific island nation—a coin struck in titanium. As this is the first time the Reserve Bank has issued such a coin, the decision to feature the country’s national bird seemed to be an appropriate choice. The collared lory is […]
Ascension Island: Gold and silver coins pay tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, 1961–1997
The government and treasury of Ascension Island have issued (15th August) new coins which pay tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, whose tragic death 20 years ago stunned the world and brought a nation into great mourning for a beloved member of the British royal family. The coins are produced by the British Pobjoy Mint on […]
Falkland Islands: Patagonian toothfish features on Falklands’ first titanium coin
The government and treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (16th August) new coins which recognize 30 years of work conducted by the Falkland Islands Fisheries Department (FIS) to help maintain fish populations around the islands. This official body, responsible for the sustainable development of fisheries in the Falklands, was established in 1987. Featured on the […]
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