The Treasury of the Falkland Islands government have launched (7th April) a new series of coins that celebrate the wedding anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. The couple were married after a brief engagement, but, as the couple had been long acquainted, the marriage was—for at least […]
Falkland Islands: New 50-pence “Penguins” coin series launched
The Treasury of the Falkland Islands government have launched (7th April) a new series of coins that highlight one of the Island’s most well-known and beloved residents belonging to the animal kingdom: the penguin. Penguins are found only south of the equator, close to the arctic pole in areas favouring coastal habitation or on the […]
British Virgin Islands: Innovative and unique Capitol-shaped coin issued
The government and Treasury of the British Virgin Islands have issued (6th March) a never-before-seen design that pays tribute to the United States Capitol Building: in a unique tribute, the coin is produced in the shape of the building itself. The coin is being issued on the occasion of the 225th anniversary of the open competition that […]
Onward and Upward: Interview with Taya Pobjoy, managing director of the Pobjoy Mint
In July 2016, Taya Pobjoy, managing director of the Pobjoy Mint—one of the world’s largest and privately owned Mints—announced that from March 2017, they would no longer act as the official mint to the Isle of Man, a small British dependency sandwiched between Great Britain and Ireland. With the announcement, their working relationship, which had […]
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands: The Colossal Squid Features on Latest Titanium “Marine Life” Coin
The government and treasury of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands have issued two new coins in its ongoing Marine Life series, which features some the most amazing wildlife found in and around the South Atlantic Ocean. The design, which features the colossal squid, is issued in two versions, including titanium, which is tinted to […]
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands: Elephant Seal Featured on New Color-Toned Titanium Coin
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 […]
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