The treasury of the British Antarctic Territory has launched (7th November) new 50-pence commemorative coins in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the death of renowned oceanographer and explorer Jacques Cousteau (1910–1997). As a young man, Cousteau had planned for a career as a navy pilot and graduated from the French naval academy in 1933 […]
Pobjoy Mint — British Virgin Islands: New one-ounce silver bullion coins feature Christopher Columbus’ Santa Maria
The treasury of the British Virgin Islands has released new one-ounce silver bullion coins which feature the Santa Maria, one of the three famous ships of Christopher Columbus, which made the historic crossing in 1492. The Santa Maria, originally nicknamed La Gallega, along with the other two ships, the Niña and the Pinta, were under the command […]
The coins and banknotes of Queen Elizabeth II — an insight into changeover plans for King Charles III
On the afternoon of the 8th September, an official protocol entitled Operation London Bridge was put into motion which was a plan of events agreed to by various departments of the British government some years ago to be enacted in the event of the death of the sovereign. Sadly, the day most of us dreaded, […]
Pobjoy Mint — South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands: Third £2 coin in “Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration” series features the lifeboat James Caird
The treasury of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands have released the third £2 collector coin, which is part of the expanded series entitled “The Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.” The £2 bi-metallic coins are produced by the Pobjoy Mint at their facilities in Surrey, England, on behalf of the treasury of South […]
Pobjoy Mint — British Antarctic Territory: New £2 coin launches bicentenary of birth of noted astronomer Sir William Herschel
To mark the bicentenary of Sir William Herschel’s death, the treasury of the British Antarctic Territory is releasing the first coin in a series of five, each showing a constellation from the Bayer Family. The bi-metallic and sterling silver Proof coins are produced by the Pobjoy Mint at their facilities in Surrey, England, on behalf […]
Pobjoy Mint — British Virgin Islands: New $1 coin remembers the 75th anniversary of the last Walking Liberty half dollar
The treasury of the British Virgin Islands have released new dollar coins marking the 75th anniversary of the minting of the last Walking Liberty half dollar coins. The Walking Liberty half dollar coins were produced in an alloy of 90% silver as they were minted many years before the production of silver coinage ceased in […]
Pobjoy Mint — British Virgin Islands: Popular Pegasus silver Proof coin features pearl black finish
The British Virgin Islands government has released new silver Proof quality coins featuring the famous Greek mythological horse, Pegasus, and with a pearl black finish for the first time. The coins are produced by the Pobjoy Mint, at their facilities in Surrey, England, on behalf of the treasury of the British Virgin Islands. The reverse […]
Sierra Leone: First silver bullion coin released featuring the lion, king of the African savanna
The Central Bank of Sierra Leone has released its first-ever silver bullion-related one-ounce coins whose design cleverly affirms the country’s name. Featuring a lion as the motif for the first silver bullion coin from Sierra Leone seems particularly appropriate since the name Sierra Leone translates to “Lion Mountains” or “Mountains of Lions.” The coins are […]
Pobjoy Mint — British Virgin Islands: New crown coins released to mark 20th anniversary of the British Overseas Territories Act
Editor’s Note: The mintage of the $10 coin is 2,000 and not 1,000 as previously indicated The treasury of the British Virgin Islands has released new crown coins marking the 20th anniversary of the ratification of the British Overseas Territories Act 2002. This is an act of Parliament by the United Kingdom which made legal […]
Pobjoy Mint — Falkland Islands: Limited edition Brilliant Uncirculated colour crown released celebrating 40th anniversary of liberation
The treasury of the Falkland Islands has released new commemorative crowns which mark the 40th anniversary of Liberation Day, which is the national celebration of the Falkland Islands. The day of remembrance was first observed in 1983, on the first anniversary of liberation from Argentinian armed forces. The day commemorates the end of the occupation […]
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