On December 6, the government and treasury of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands issued a new coin within their popular color-tinted titanium series. Their latest coin highlights wildlife prevalent in the South Atlantic, found on remote southern Atlantic Islands and close to the coast of Antarctica. The coin features the southern elephant seal, […]
South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands: Centenary Anniversary of Endurance Expedition Remembered on New Crown Coin
On November 17, the government and treasury of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands issued a new Crown coin that pays tribute to and celebrates the centenary anniversary of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, also known as the Endurance Expedition. The expedition was named after its ship and is considered by some to be the […]
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands: Pilot Whale Featured on Latest Coin in Continuing Series
On November 8, the government and treasury of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands issued a new coin in their popular “Marine Life” series. The latest coin features the pilot whale—or, to use their scientific name, Globicephala. These majestic sea mammals are large, robust animals with a bulbous head and no discernible beak. Though […]
Buyers Beware! Fake British Virgin Islands Collector Coins from Unauthorized Distributor
(Thursday, October 27)–The government of the British Virgin Islands is advising the public, especially coin collectors, that “coins” purported to be issued in the name of the British Virgin Islands have been offered for sale to coin dealers and the general public. (Two examples are shown above.) The coins are being sold from a website […]
British Virgin Islands: Elegant and Graceful Seahorse Features on Latest Titanium Coin
The Treasury of the British Virgin Islands have issued (28th October) a new coin that has been struck in titanium and tinted with a turquoise color, along with companion pieces in cupro-nickel and silver. The design features one of the world’s most curious but graceful underwater creatures, the seahorse. Their scientific name is Hippocampus, after […]
British Virgin Islands: Year of the Rooster Celebrated With Unusual “Lock Charm” Coin
On October 5, the Government and Treasury of the British Virgin Islands launched two new 2017-dated coins that mark the start of the Lunar New Year. Celebrated since 2600 BC in much of Asia and based on the cycles of the moon, the New Year will arrive on January 28, according to the Western calendar, and […]
Isle of Man: Silver Coin Celebrates the 90th Birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II
On September 29, the Government and Treasury of the Isle of Man issued a special-edition coin that marks the milestone birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II. In addition to being the sovereign of the British Isles, the Queen is also officially Lord of Man (“Lord” is, surprisingly, the correct title). (Scroll down for more on […]
Falkland Islands: The Queen’s Birthday Celebrated on New Color Coin
On September 15, the Falkland Islands issued a colorful tribute to the territory’s head of state, Queen Elizabeth II, on the occasion of her 90th birthday; she is the first monarch of the British Isles to achieve this milestone. Aside from having become the oldest British sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II is also the longest-reigning English or […]
Bahamas Remembers Olympic Excellence and Pride for National Team
The Central Bank of the Bahamas has issued (September 9) a new crown coin remembering the winners of gold medals during the Summer games of the XXX Olympiad 2012, hosted in London. During these unforgettable games, the Bahamian national team excelled in the men’s 4 × 400 meters relay. The relay team, consisting of Chris […]
British Virgin Islands Launch New Bullion Coin Featuring Greek Myths and Gods
The Treasury of the British Virgin Islands has issued (September 7) a new silver bullion coin featuring the mythological stories of Ancient Greece. This design is dedicated to the story of Pegasus, the white divine stallion with wings. Pegasus is often depicted or referred to as a symbol of wisdom and inspiration. The story of […]
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