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Pobjoy Celebrates Mars Glacier in The British Antarctic Territory
In 2023, Pobjoy starts a new series dedicated to the glaciers in the British Antarctic Territory named after planets of the solar system. The first coin features the Mars Glacier.
Pobjoy Mint: Tutankhamun’s Death Mask
100 years ago the legendary tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun was opened. Pobjoy Mint commemorates this event with a coin featuring the iconic death mask of the Egyptian ruler.
Pobjoy’s 50 Pence Coin “Moltke”
Pobjoy Mint continues its 50 pence series of historical ships with “Moltke”. The steam-powered ship was built for the German Imperial Navy and launched in 1877. It was employed for a polar expedition in 1882.
60th Anniversary of the British Antarctic Territory
Pobjoy mint commemorates the 60th anniversary of the British Antarctic Territory with a £2 coin.
Will Expelled Atoll Inhabitants Receive Collector Coins as Compensation?
In 1966, the United Kingdom leased the Chagos Archipelago to the USA, which established a military base there. The inhabitants were forcibly removed. Now they are suing for £1 billion in compensation – to be paid in collector coins.