The treasury of the British Virgin Islands, in conjunction with the Pobjoy Mint, has released the ultimate silver and gold collector Proof coins which feature Pegasus on the reverse side. The coins mark a very special conclusion in the chapter on collector and circulation coins produced by the Pobjoy Mint. The world-renowned facility announced its […]
Closure of the Pobjoy Mint: the end of an innovative and extraordinary era in modern numismatics
Almost two weeks ago, you likely heard the surprising news of the retirement of the Pobjoy Mint’s current director, Taya Pobjoy, and subsequently the closure of the Pobjoy Mint. Anyone who has been an active collector of modern coins during the last half century would probably have at least one or more coins produced from […]
British Antarctic Territory: Latest 50-pence commemorative coin marks 75th birthday of King Charles III
The treasury of the British Antarctic Territory has released the fourth design in their new series commemorating the 75th birthday of HM King Charles III. Each design in this six-coin 50-pence series features a building connected to His Majesty’s life, along with a symbol connected to the building or event. Buildings were chosen as a […]
Pobjoy Mint — British Antarctic Territory: Fourth £2 coin in “Glaciers” series released, featuring Saturn
The treasury of the British Antarctic Territory has released the fourth design in their new six-coin series featuring the territories of the Antarctic glaciers. This collection of glaciers, some as great in size as small islands, are named after planets of the solar system. The newest coin in the collection features the glacier Saturn, which […]
Pobjoy Mint — British Antarctic Territory: Third £2 coin released in the “Glaciers” series featuring the Neptune Glacier
The treasury of the British Antarctic Territory has released the third design in their new six-coin series featuring the territories of the Antarctic glaciers, which are named after planets of the solar system. The newest coin in the collection features the glacier Neptune. Named after the Roman god of freshwater and sea, Neptune is often […]
Pobjoy Mint — British Antarctic Territory: New inverted strike features emperor penguins on latest 50-pence coins
The treasury of the British Antarctic Territory has released new collector’s edition fifty-pence coins which feature, for the first time, an inverted relief strike of a familiar reverse design. The coins were released to mark World Penguin Day, which was observed on the 25th April. This annual celebration of penguins was created at McMurdo Station […]
Pobjoy Mint — Falkland Islands: New commemorative 50-pence coins mark the coronation of King Charles III
The treasury of the Falkland Islands government has released new commemorative 50-pence coins which mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, which took place on the 6th May. Britain’s new King succeeded his mother, the Late Queen Elizabeth II, on the 8th September 2022 after an astonishing 70-year reign. Charles II was officially […]
Pobjoy Mint — British Antarctic Territory: First 50-pence coins featuring effigy of HM King Charles III released
The treasury of the British Antarctic Territory has released new 50-pence coins commemorating the historical event of the accession of His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Realms. Upon the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, HRH The Prince of Wales succeeded his late mother as HM King […]
Pobjoy Mint — Sierra Leone: New silver one-ounce bullion coins feature Tutankhamun’s priceless golden mask
The Bank of Sierra Leone has authorised the release of new silver bullion one-ounce coins which commemorate the discovery of the tomb of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun. It has been 100 years since the opening of the boy pharaoh’s tomb. The silver bullion-quality commemorative coins are produced by the Pobjoy Mint at their facilities in Surrey, […]
Retrospective: Collecting world coins during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, part 7
2010s For a lot of dedicated collectors, the prolific number of coins covering so many subjects necessitated the need to either set a realistic budget or streamline subjects of interest. Several new monetary authorities, such as the Cook Islands, Palau, and Niue — all small islands in the South Pacific with very small populations began […]
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