The Treasury of the British Antarctic Territory has launched (28th February) new 50-pence commemorative coins to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen (1872–1928). The coins’ theme is part of a wider series featuring historical ship designs issued by various treasuries that are part of the British Overseas Territories. This […]
Pobjoy Mint — South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands: New 50-pence coin marks 140 years since the arrival of steam powered vessel SMS Moltke
The government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands have launched new commemorative 50-pence coins marking the 140th anniversary of the first steam-powered vessel to visit the territory. The Moltke represents an important part of the heritage of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands and represents a key moment in the island’s history. […]
Pobjoy Mint — British Antarctic Territory: New £2 commemorative coins released to mark 60th anniversary of territory’s formation
The treasury of the British Antarctic Territory has released new commemorative £2 coins in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the formation of the British Antarctic Territory. The coins are produced by the Pobjoy Mint at their facilities in Surrey, England, on behalf of the treasury of the British Antarctic Territory. The reverse side of […]
Pobjoy Mint — British Virgin Islands: Third coin in popular “Tall Ships” series features HMS Astrea
The treasury of the British Virgin Islands has released (17th January) the third of six coins in their current collector’s series entitled “Tall Ships,” featuring many of the ships that during their sea-faring life were connected to the British Virgin Islands. The latest coin features the HMS Astrea, a 32-gun frigate in the service of […]
Pobjoy Mint — British Indian Ocean Territory: Final £2 coin in popular “Queen’s Beasts” series features Falcon of Plantagenets
The treasury of the British Indian Ocean Territory has released the 10th and final coin which is part of the 2021-dated commemorative coin series entitled the “Queen’s Beasts.” Commissioned as part of the Queen’s coronation festivities, 10 statues representing the genealogy of Queen Elizabeth II were placed at the Sovereign’s entrance of Westminster Abbey in […]
Pobjoy Mint — British Virgin Islands: Latest coin in the BVI “Ships” series launches featuring Columbus’ Santa Maria
The treasury of the British Virgin Islands has released (17th November) their second coin in the BVI “Ships” series, a brand new six-coin series featuring historic tall ships which had a direct connection to the Caribbean Island country. The second coin in the series focuses on Columbus’ famous ship the Santa Maria. Originally nicknamed “La […]
Pobjoy Mint — British Indian Ocean Territory: Ninth £2 coin in “Queen’s Beast” series features the Black Bull of Clarence
The treasury of the British Indian Ocean Territory has released their ninth coin which is part of the 2021-dated commemorative coin series entitled the “Queen’s Beasts.” Based on 10 heraldic mythical or actual animals representing the genealogy of Queen Elizabeth II, each one is depicted as a royal supporter of England and is accompanied by […]
Pobjoy Mint — British Indian Ocean Territory: Mythical Griffin of Edward III is featured on latest £2 “Queen’s Beasts” coins
The government and treasury of the British Indian Ocean Territory have released the eighth coin in their popular series featuring the “Queen’s Beasts,” 10 heraldic statues representing the genealogy of Queen Elizabeth II. Each one is depicted as a royal supporter of England and is accompanied by a shield or crest bearing the badge or […]
Pobjoy Mint — Sierra Leone: Crown coins released in celebration of 60th anniversary of independence
The Bank of Sierra Leone has released (16th September) new crown coins which are in celebration of the 60th anniversary of independence that was achieved on the 27th April 1961. Sierra Leone, a country on the coast of West Africa that faces the Atlantic Ocean, derives its name from Lion Mountains, an actual mountain range […]
Pobjoy Mint — British Indian Ocean Territory: New bullion range launched featuring famed Cutty Sark on silver and 1/2-gram gold
The treasury of the British Indian Ocean Territory has launched (1st September) a new bullion series featuring the world’s last surviving tea clipper ships which today is the focus of a very popular tourist sight in London. The Cutty Sark was a British clipper ship that was built on the River Clyde in 1869 and […]
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