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“A natural reserve, devoted to peace and science”. This is how the Antarctic continent is referred to by the Antarctic Treaty parties. It is one of the very few places in the world where the environment is fully protected and where scientific research has priority.

In 2020, we launched a new series of coins featuring Tall Ships which have enjoyed great popularity since the very first release. To date, we have produced five coins in the Tall Ships Series: HMS Resolution, HMS Erebus, Cutty Sark, HMS Terror and our newest release, Scotia. This post will provide you with a brief description of each of the five Tall Ships in the series to help you complete your collection.

 

Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the World's very First Pearl Black 50p Coin in celebration of the 180th Anniversary of the Penny Black Stamp. 

Global Warming is no longer a concept for the future. Our Larsen B Ice Shelf Coin highlights the impact Global Warming had back in 2002 and continues to be a pivotal reminder of the dangers of the Global Warming.

Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce a new Crown Coin in Proof Sterling Silver featuring the RRS Sir David Attenborough ship that will carry the famous Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, Boaty McBoatface.

Boaty McBoatface is a name that truly captured the public's imagination and eventually, their hearts. We are honoured to release the OFFICIAL 2ND ISSUE of Boaty McBoatface as a 50p coin to commemorate the naming ceremony of RRS Sir David Attenborough on Thursday 26th September 2019.

The Angry Birds Movie 2 was released across the UK on the 2nd of August 2019. Pobjoy Mint have a range of coins to celebrate the new film release featuring the main characters from the film.

"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind…" The iconographical weight this phrase still holds can’t be denied - even in 2019!

We’ve complied a list of 5 common misconceptions about coin collecting to help you avoid making the mistakes that are easily made.

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.