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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Now that we are at the end of February, let's reflect on the month of love! Here at Pobjoy Mint, we have a special feeling for February, and this is why we are excited to share with you the top ‘love’ themed coins from our collection, along with some the touching stories behind them. Hopefully, you won’t need to reach for the tissues!