The Government of the British Virgin Islands have re-launched (20th January) a series of coins which celebrate the XXX Olympiad to be held this year in London from July. Struck by the Pobjoy Mint UK, the set was previously issued in 2011 and are now re-issued with the year of the Olympiad “2012” on the […]
Life Cycle of the Butterfly Featured on Crystal & Silver Coin
The Treasury of the Falkland Islands Government have announced (16th January) the launch of their first collector coin for 2012, which features the Life Cycle of the Butterfly. Struck by the Pobjoy Mint in the United Kingdom, this coin is the fifth in the Silver & Crystal coin series first issued in 2007 featuring the […]
Isle of Man Issues 2012 European Football Championship Silver Crowns
The Treasury of the Government of the Isle of Man have issued (9th January) a set of new crowns which mark the start of the European Championships 2012, also known as “EURO 2012”. Scheduled to kick off in both Poland and Ukraine on the 8th June, it is the first time for both countries to […]
Silver Crown Marks Cenntenial of Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Race
The Isle of Man Treasury have issued a silver crown celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Tourist Trophy (TT), an annual event for motorcyclist enthusiasts which has become a premier event in the motorcycling calendar. The Snaefell Mountain Course has been part of the road racing circuit for 100 years and has been used with […]
Commemorative Coin Marks Centenary of Terra Nova Expedition
The Treasury of the British Overseas Territory of Antarctica have issued (24th October) a commemorative coin which marks the centenary of the Terra Nova expedition of Captain Robert Scott, with the objective being the first to reach the geographical South Pole. Famous explorer Robert Falcon Scott’s name is synonymous with the Polar Regions, as he […]
Pobjoy Mint Coins Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II is the longest living and second longest reigning Monarch in British history next to Queen Victoria. The year 2012 will commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of the Accession of Her Majesty who became Queen and Head of the Commonwealth on the 6th February 1952 and was crowned in Westminster Abbey on the 2nd […]
Interview with Taya Pobjoy, Managing Director of the Pobjoy Mint
Tucked away in some of the most beautiful countryside scenery in Surrey, The Pobjoy Mint and their state-of-the-art facilities now rivals many of the world’s oldest and more established producers of quality coinage. Having begun as a producer of medals in 1965, they have evolved into providers of circulation and commemorative coins to many countries […]
Endangered Primates Portrayed on Silver Coins
The Bank of Sierra Leone has authorized (13th April) the issue of two new coins in their present series highlighting the plight of some of the endangered primates within the country and region. Many primate species are now in danger of extinction, primarily caused by deforestation and hunting. Many of these primates remain a constant […]
Isle of Man Coin Features Unique Portrayal of Catherine Middleton
The Isle of Man Treasury have announced (26th April) the issue of a commemorative coin to mark the wedding of Britain’s Prince William to his fiancée Miss Catherine Middleton which will occur on the 29th April of this year. Struck by the Pobjoy Mint in the UK, official Mint of the Isle of Man treasury, […]
Ascension Islands Joins in on the Royal Wedding Celebrations
The Treasury of the Ascension Islands have announced the issue of a commemorative coin to mark the wedding of HRH Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton. Struck by the Pobjoy Mint in the United Kingdom, the coin with a denomination of two pounds portrays the royal couple in cameo facing left with Westminster Abbey in […]
