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The Birth of Queen Victoria

Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2019

This year marks 200 years since the birth of Queen Victoria, one of the United Kingdom’s most iconic monarchs. Her reign coincided with the great age of industrial revolution, and her captivating life story continues to inspire people today. She was only recently surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II as the longest reigning British monarch. To celebrate two centuries since the birth of the Victorian era, we have collated a list of facts about the birth of Queen Victoria that you may not have known!

75TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY COMMEMORATED ON STUNNING NEW 50P

Posted on Friday, May 17, 2019

During World War II, the Battle of Normandy resulted in the Allied liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany’s control. Code named Operation Overlord, the battle began on 6th June 1944 and is also known as D-Day. To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, Pobjoy Mint is proud to release this special Cupro Nickel Diamond Finished 50p coin on behalf of the Government of Gibraltar.

Choosing Coins: The Pobjoy Way

Posted on Wednesday, April 17, 2019

The process of manufacturing coins and the approvals needed can be very complex and lengthy; however, here is how it is done at Pobjoy Mint. We research commemorative anniversaries and celebrations, check various topics and review these to see if they are relevant to the countries we work with.

On Safari with the Sierra Leone ‘Big 5’ Coin Collection

Posted on Monday, April 15, 2019

The animals of Sierra Leone and surrounding countries are some of the most loved and iconic in the world. From the incredible African Elephant, the largest of all the land mammals to the ferocious roaring Lion, animal lovers are queuing up for the chance to glimpse them in the wild on safari.

MR ALBERT POGGIO OBE GMH WITNESSES PRODUCTION OF CALPE HOUSE CURRENCY

Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Pobjoy Mint was delighted to welcome Mr Albert Poggio OBE GMH to the Mint on Tuesday 5th March 2019. Mr Poggio of the Gibraltar National Mint and Chairman of the Board of Calpe House, a facility in London for sponsored patients sent from Gibraltar for medical treatment, was able to witness the production of Gibraltar Circulating Coins commemorating the opening of the new facility in Norfolk Square, London which opened in July last year.

Essential Coin Collecting Tips for Beginners

Posted on Friday, March 15, 2019

Starting a new coin collection with no prior experience could be difficult. The art of coin collecting can be traced back thousands of years to ancient kings and queens, and this can make the prospect of adopting it as a hobby a little bit daunting! In this guide, we cover everything you should have on your radar when embarking on this new hobby.