The Reserve Bank of Fiji have issued (21st August) a new coin that represents a first for the Pacific island nation—a coin struck in titanium. As this is the first time the Reserve Bank has issued such a coin, the decision to feature the country’s national bird seemed to be an appropriate choice. The collared lory is […]
Ascension Island: Gold and silver coins pay tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, 1961–1997
The government and treasury of Ascension Island have issued (15th August) new coins which pay tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, whose tragic death 20 years ago stunned the world and brought a nation into great mourning for a beloved member of the British royal family. The coins are produced by the British Pobjoy Mint on […]
Falkland Islands: Patagonian toothfish features on Falklands’ first titanium coin
The government and treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (16th August) new coins which recognize 30 years of work conducted by the Falkland Islands Fisheries Department (FIS) to help maintain fish populations around the islands. This official body, responsible for the sustainable development of fisheries in the Falklands, was established in 1987. Featured on the […]
Falkland Islands: Third colourful coin issued in popular “Penguins” series
The government and treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (24th July) their latest coin in their hugely popular series of four coins highlighting the wonderful world of penguins—a species of bird found in significant numbers in the South Atlantic. The coin, which is the third in the series, features the king penguin, a very […]
Fiji: South Pacific nation celebrates platinum wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip with new silver crown coin
The Reserve Bank of Fiji have issued (21st July) a new silver crown coin which marks the 70th (or platinum) wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Philip, who have had an astonishing life together and have dedicated their lives to the duty of monarchy. From independence in 1970 until 1987, the Queen […]
Falkland Islands: Liberation is remembered with new silver crown coin
The government and Treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (11th July) a new crown coin which remembers the 35th anniversary of the day the islands were officially and wholly liberated from invading forces of the Argentinian Army. The long-running dispute between Britain and Argentina over the ownership of the Falkland Islands was brought to a head on […]
British Antarctic Territory: Southern right whale features on new crown coin
The government and treasury of the British Antarctic Territory have issued (14th July) a new coin which highlights one of the more extraordinary animal species inhabiting the waters around the islands: the Southern right whale (or Eubalaena australis, to offer its scientific name). These gentle creatures spend the summer in the far Southern Ocean in close proximity […]
Falkland Islands: Second “penguin” coin in popular series issued
The government and Treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (20th June) their second coin as part of the very popular “Indigenous Penguins” coin series, which features full-colour renditions of the islands’ more numerous inhabitants. The Falkland Islands refer to themselves as the “penguin capital of the world,” as more than one million penguins nest […]
Falkland Islands: New Britannia silver bullion coin rules the waves
The government and Treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (13th June) a new silver bullion coin which features the most well-known symbol of the ruler of the waves. She is Britannia, and her likeness graces the islands’ newest crown coin. Britannia’s name was actually the Latin name given to the lands of Great Britain in […]
Falkland Islands: Remembering liberation 35 years ago with new silver coin
The government and Treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (6th June) two new coins which pay tribute to the liberation of the Falklands and South Georgia Island after the territories were invaded by the armed forces of the Argentine republic. The long-running dispute between the United Kingdom and Argentina over the ownership of the Falkland […]
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