Falkland Islands 2012 Lifecycle of the Butterfly Silver and Crystal Coin

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Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the fifth coin in the Silver & Crystal coin series which features the Lifecycle of the Butterfly. This stunning Silver & Orange Crystal coin is issued on behalf of the Falkland Islands Government.

 

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Isle of Man 2012 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II

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To celebrate a remarkable 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II as Monarch, the Isle of Man Government has approved the release of two very special coins to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee.

 

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Ascension Islands 2012 High Relief Diamond Jubilee

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This year marks the 60th Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II acceding to the throne, only the second Monarch in British History after Queen Victoria to achieve a Diamond Jubilee. To commemorate this historical event, the Government of Ascension Island has approved the release of a stunning new coin which has the Highest Relief ever produced on a coin.

 

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Isle of Man 2012 Centenary of RMS Titanic

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Pobjoy Mint is pleased to announce the release of a superb new set of two coins on behalf of the Isle of Man Government which commemorate the Centenary of the RMS Titanic.

 

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Isle of Man 2012 Juno Moneta Coin

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It has been 10 years since the Euro Currency coins and banknotes entered circulation and to commemorate this anniversary, the Isle of Man Government is issuing a new coin featuring the Goddess Juno Moneta.

 

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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 5oz Gold Coin by the Royal Mint

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Royal Diamond Jubilees are extremely rare, and so is this magnificent gold coin issued by The Royal Mint, the official commemorators of significant British events. Five ounce coins have proved extremely popular with collectors, offering the chance to own an impressive gold coin.

Crafted from over 156 grams of fine gold, this £10 coin shows The Queen enthroned with a Latin inscription which translates as ‘I reign beloved’. Continue reading

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The 2012 UK £2 Charles Dickens Gold Proof Coin by the Royal Mint

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2012 sees the 200th Anniversary of one of Britain’s best-loved authors, Charles Dickens. As official commemorators of major British events, The Royal Mint is delighted to present this new Gold Proof £2 Coin celebrating his life and works. It is an excellent acquisition for serious coin collectors, and a wonderful piece for anyone with an interest in literature and the arts.

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – Diamond Jubilee Silver Coin Set

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Her Majesty ascended the throne on 6 February 1952 and was crowned Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953 at the age of 27. The Monarch visited Australia two years later, in a highly publicised tour, which proved to be a cultural milestone.  When the dazzling young Queen disembarked SS Gothic in Sydney on 3 February 1954, she was the first reigning Monarch to set foot on Australian soil and she was greeted by tumultuous adoration. This stunning tribute commemorates both the 1952 Royal Accession and 1954 Royal tour in a splendid Two-Coin Set. Continue reading

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USA JFK Dollar Black Coin watch – an ideal gift for someone special!

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A timeless tribute to America’s youngest President, the USA JFK Half Dollar Black Coinwatch forms a striking memorial to the late John F. Kennedy.

Featuring a genuine USA Kennedy Eagle Half Dollar, initially designed as a memorial to the assassinated President in 1964, each half dollar is vividly coloured with a black face and finished with a black leather band. Continue reading

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Cook Islands 2012 $5 Imperial Egg Cloisonne Red Coloured Silver Proof

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Today at Easter, as already hundreds of years ago, Easter eggs are painted and given away. It is a popular Christian custom. Also in Russian tsar times giving away Easter eggs was a tradition.

For Alexander III, the tsar of that time, they were clearly too plain so he assigned the jeweller Carl Peter Fabergé to fabricate several exclusive gems. These world-famous decorative eggs were and are still special. Once again with the use of the enameling technique these beautiful Cloisonné egg coins were created in the Fabergé eggs style.
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