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 […]
Ascension: Moon landing’s 50th anniversary remembered with silver curved coin replicating lunar surface
The government and treasury of Ascension Island have issued (27th March) new silver commemorative crown coins to mark mankind’s most extraordinary achievement, the day Apollo 11 landed on the Moon. This amazing accomplishment was realised by NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, which is part of the United States Air Force. This challenge was first […]
British Indian Ocean Territory: New silver double crown coin depicts warrior training a dragon
The government and treasury of the British Indian Ocean Territory have issued (22nd March) new double crown silver Proof coins which feature a particular topic that has become popular with television and movie-going audiences: The dragon. The popularity of dragons has increased dramatically over recent years, with appearances in books, songs, and movies such as Harry […]
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands: Great Seal of Queen Victoria features on bicentenary anniversary crown coins
The government and treasury of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands have issued (21st March) new crown coins and gold £4 pieces which are in celebration of the bicentenary anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria. Born on 24th May 1819 at Kensington Palace, the only daughter of Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent, she was […]
Sierra Leone: Second coin of the “Big Five” silver double-crowns released features the lion, King of the African Savannah
The Bank of Sierra Leone has issued (8th March) the second of five silver Proof-quality double crowns in a new series entitled the “Big Five.” The Big Five refers to the exceptionally beautiful creatures within the animal kingdom who freely inhabit the African continent and whose presence in the wild is both breathtaking and reassuring. […]
South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands: Famed Arctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton commemorated on new silver crown coins
The government and treasury of the South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands have issued (26th February) new crown coins which commemorate the birth of the famous explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton. Born on 15th February 1874, Sir Ernest wanted to be an explorer from a very early age, inspired by faraway places that he read about […]
British Indian Ocean Territory: Red-footed booby features on new red titanium crown coin
The government and treasury of the British Indian Ocean Territory have issued (20th February) new crown coins which feature a rather distinctive feathery resident on the island, the red-footed booby. As their name suggests, they do indeed have red feet (that is to say, all adults), but the colour of their plumage varies. Found extensively […]
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