The government and treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (9th October) a new set of crown coins which mark the centenary anniversary of the establishment of the British Royal House. The Royal House came about due to the circumstances just after the fighting for the Great War began (1914–1918). The long-established and historic dynasty […]
After Hurricane Irma, the Pobjoy Mint sets up relief fund for the British Virgin Islands
As most Coin Update readers know, the Pobjoy Mint is a private company in the United Kingdom that produces circulating and collector coinage on behalf of governments, central banks, and major companies worldwide. One entity with which Pobjoy has had a long-standing arrangement, the British Virgin Islands (BVI), was among the many places hit by […]
Falkland Islands: Magellanic Penguin issued, concluding popular Penguins Series
The government and treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (11th September) their fourth and final coin in the popular Penguins Series, which included some of the different species of the flightless birds that have made the Falklands and surrounding area their home. The series consists of four coins depicting the rockhopper, gentoo, king, and now […]
Ascension Sapphire Jubilee crown marks Queen’s milestone royal anniversary
Embed from Getty Images The government and treasury of Ascension Island have issued (30th August) a new crown coin which marks a royal event not seen in anyone’s lifetime previously. The crown celebrates the 65th anniversary of reign (the Sapphire Jubilee) of HM Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne on the 6th February 1952 at […]
National bird of Fiji, the collared lory, is featured on country’s first titanium colour coin
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 […]
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