1142) i) 20 Pounds Polymer Banknote, Bank of Scotland featuring the iconic Forth Bridge: ii) A Commemorative 20 Pounds Polymer Banknote featuring the Queensferry Crossing Bridge:
The Bank of Scotland has finalised plans for a modified design, and unveiled the new design on 07.11.2019, which will be included on its latest 20 Pounds Polymer Banknote.
The Reverse of the Commemorative 20 Pounds Banknote being issued by the Bank of Scotland, features the Queensferry Crossing Bridge. In the far distance, one can see the Forth Bridge, which will feature on the regular 20 Pounds issues
In keeping with the specifications of circulation Banknotes, taken from Bank of England Banknote issues, the new 20 Pounds Banknote apart from being printed on polymer will have reduced dimensions.
The Dimensions/Size of the new Banknote will be 139.0 mm x 73.0 mm and it will include updated security features incorporated into the Banknote, as part of the transition from Paper to Polymer.
On the Front of the new 20 Pounds Polymer Banknote, will continue to be depicted the prominent Scottish novelist - Walter Scott (1771-1832) - who was a Scottish historical novelist, poet, playwright and historian. Many of his works have remained classics of both the English language and Scottish literature.
Alongside Scott's image, is the image of the Mound, a man-made slope in Central Edinburgh which connects Edinburgh's New and Old Towns. The building depicted on this face is the elegant domed headquarters of the Bank of Scotland, located on the Mound.
The date "1st June 2019" is included on this face.
The Back of the new 20 Pounds Polymer Banknote continues to feature the Forth Bridge.
The distinctive red Forth Bridge, a cantilever railway bridge crossing the Firth of Forth, which is located 9.0 miles West of the city of Edinburgh, was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 07/2015.
Considered to be one of the finest symbols of industrial Scotland, it was constructed by Sir William Arrol's company (a Scotsman) and designed by John Fowler and Benjamin Baker (both English engineers), with construction commencing in 1882.
The Forth Bridge has a length of 8296 feet (or 2528.60 metres) and double tracks elevated to 150.0 feet (or 45.72 metres) above the water level at high
tide.
The Dimensions/Size of the new Banknote are - 139 mm x 73.0 mm.
One of the new security features is the anti-counterfeit "window effect" which can be found in the windows of the Mound. An image of the Bank's headquarters is visible on both sides, allowing the windows to be perfectly aligned and see-through.
The 20 Pounds Polymer Banknote will also include a holographic elongated vertical window with a Northern Lights effect shown towards the top, when tilted.
Additionally, the clouds adjacent to the allegorical statue will move left to right, when tilted East to West.
More about the Forth Bridge:
The distinctive red forth Bridge
The Forth Bridge is truly a landmark, both physically and in terms of engineering. It is one of Scotland's most iconic structures and is recognised around the Globe. Since its inauguration on 04.03.1890, it has been an inspiration for all - Engineers to Advertisers and from Authors to Filmmakers.
Designed as a Cantilever bridge which spans the Firth of Forth in Eastern Scotland, it crosses from South Queensferry on the Edinburgh side to North Queensferry on the Fife side. Thus the bridge connects Edinburgh (Capital of Scotland) with Fife and is a major Rail-link between the North-east and South-east of the country.
The Bridge is 8296 feet (or 2,528.60 metres) in length - spanning a little over 1.5 miles. It is estimated that around 6.50 rivets hold the steel frame together and that 39,000 tonnes of steel were used in its construction.
In 1882, the construction of the Forth Bridge was started by William Arrol's Company, which built it in many innovative ways. On completion, it was an astounding feat of engineering that is still considered an engineering marvel today.
At the height of the project's implementation, around 4,600 workers were employed to build the bridge. With so many employees, the company hired a paddle steamer to transport them. A double track crossing was built which was elevated to around 150 feet (or 45.72 metres) above high tide.
The bridge's construction was based on the principle of the cantilever type of bridge. In other words, a cantilever beam supports a lighter central girder. The Engineering principle has been used for thousands of years in the construction of bridges.
The Forth Bridge is constructed of:
- Three main spans of 1,710 feet (or 520.0 metres)
- Two side spans of 675.0 feet (or 206.0 metres)
- Fifteen approach spans of 168.0 feet (or 51 metres)
- Five spans of 25.0 feet (or 7.60 metres)
Each main span comprises two 680.0 feet (or 210.0 metres) cantilever arms supporting a central 350.0 feet (or 110.0 metres) span truss.
Learning from the experience of the Tay Bridge collapse in high winds in 1879, the Forth Bridge was given a "belt and braces" design giving the bridge extra reinforcement, so as to give it extrastrength. This accounts for some of the structure's iconic steelwork.
The Forth Bridge is also known as the Forst Rail Bridge so as to distinguish it from the ForthRoad Bridge.
The distinctive red bridge carries around 200 local and inter-city trains across the Forth every day and forms a key part of the national East Coast Main Line.
The world's first major steel edifice still remains a potent symbol of Britain's industrial, scientific, architectural and transport heritage and of Scotland's engineering expertise and ingenuity.
Till 1917, the Forth Bridge was the longest single cantilever bridge span in the world. It currently is the second largest such bridge in the world, after the Quebec Bridge.
Forth Bridge: included as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 07/2015:
The Forth Bridge was nominated for World Heritage Site status in 2012 and it was inscribed as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations body in July 2015, at its meeting in Bonne, Germany. The Forth Bridge thus became Scotland's sixth World Heritage Site.
This prestigious cultural accolade was a befitting way to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the iconic Forth Bridge which opened to much acclaim in March 1890 and remains one of the most recognisable structures in the world today.
Interestingly, in 2015, The Clydesdale Bank had commemorated the 125th Anniversary of the Forth Bridge, by bringing out a 5 Pounds Commemorative Banknote featuring both the Firth Bridge and its creator Sir William Arrol. My post on this commemorative Banknote can be accessed at the following link: Commemorating Sir William Arrol and his creation the Forth Rail Bridge by issue of Britain's first ever 5 Pound Polymer Banknote
II) A 20 Pounds commemorative Banknote:
The Bank of Scotland is also bringing out a commemorative 20 Pounds Polymer Banknote which includes a depiction of the Queensferry Crossing.
A model of modern construction and engineering, the Queensferry Crossing is built alongside the existing Forth Road Bridge and is a part of the UK's M90 motorway, which crosses the Firth of Forth between Edinburgh, at South Queensferry and Fife at North Queensferry.
The Front of the 20 Pounds Commemorative Polymer Banknote is identical to the proposed circulation issues.
The Back of the 20 Pounds Commemorative Polymer Banknote features the Queensferry Crossing Bridge.
Post Script: The Bank of England has plans to issue 20 Pounds Polymer Banknotes on 20.02.2020, while the Bank of Scotland may begin issuing their own Polymer Banknotes both ordinary and commemorative versions shortly after that date.
The Bank of Scotland has been issuing Sterling equivalent Banknotes for over 320 years. These Banknotes circulate in the United Kingdom, along with Banknotes of the Clydesdale Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland and the Bank of England.
The distinctive red Forth Bridge, a cantilever railway bridge crossing the Firth of Forth, which is located 9.0 miles West of the city of Edinburgh, was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 07/2015.
Considered to be one of the finest symbols of industrial Scotland, it was constructed by Sir William Arrol's company (a Scotsman) and designed by John Fowler and Benjamin Baker (both English engineers), with construction commencing in 1882.
The Forth Bridge has a length of 8296 feet (or 2528.60 metres) and double tracks elevated to 150.0 feet (or 45.72 metres) above the water level at high
tide.
The Dimensions/Size of the new Banknote are - 139 mm x 73.0 mm.
One of the new security features is the anti-counterfeit "window effect" which can be found in the windows of the Mound. An image of the Bank's headquarters is visible on both sides, allowing the windows to be perfectly aligned and see-through.
The 20 Pounds Polymer Banknote will also include a holographic elongated vertical window with a Northern Lights effect shown towards the top, when tilted.
Additionally, the clouds adjacent to the allegorical statue will move left to right, when tilted East to West.
More about the Forth Bridge:
The Forth Bridge is truly a landmark, both physically and in terms of engineering. It is one of Scotland's most iconic structures and is recognised around the Globe. Since its inauguration on 04.03.1890, it has been an inspiration for all - Engineers to Advertisers and from Authors to Filmmakers.
Designed as a Cantilever bridge which spans the Firth of Forth in Eastern Scotland, it crosses from South Queensferry on the Edinburgh side to North Queensferry on the Fife side. Thus the bridge connects Edinburgh (Capital of Scotland) with Fife and is a major Rail-link between the North-east and South-east of the country.
The Bridge is 8296 feet (or 2,528.60 metres) in length - spanning a little over 1.5 miles. It is estimated that around 6.50 rivets hold the steel frame together and that 39,000 tonnes of steel were used in its construction.
In 1882, the construction of the Forth Bridge was started by William Arrol's Company, which built it in many innovative ways. On completion, it was an astounding feat of engineering that is still considered an engineering marvel today.
At the height of the project's implementation, around 4,600 workers were employed to build the bridge. With so many employees, the company hired a paddle steamer to transport them. A double track crossing was built which was elevated to around 150 feet (or 45.72 metres) above high tide.
The bridge's construction was based on the principle of the cantilever type of bridge. In other words, a cantilever beam supports a lighter central girder. The Engineering principle has been used for thousands of years in the construction of bridges.
The Forth Bridge is constructed of:
- Three main spans of 1,710 feet (or 520.0 metres)
- Two side spans of 675.0 feet (or 206.0 metres)
- Fifteen approach spans of 168.0 feet (or 51 metres)
- Five spans of 25.0 feet (or 7.60 metres)
Each main span comprises two 680.0 feet (or 210.0 metres) cantilever arms supporting a central 350.0 feet (or 110.0 metres) span truss.
Learning from the experience of the Tay Bridge collapse in high winds in 1879, the Forth Bridge was given a "belt and braces" design giving the bridge extra reinforcement, so as to give it extrastrength. This accounts for some of the structure's iconic steelwork.
The Forth Bridge is also known as the Forst Rail Bridge so as to distinguish it from the ForthRoad Bridge.
The distinctive red bridge carries around 200 local and inter-city trains across the Forth every day and forms a key part of the national East Coast Main Line.
The world's first major steel edifice still remains a potent symbol of Britain's industrial, scientific, architectural and transport heritage and of Scotland's engineering expertise and ingenuity.
Till 1917, the Forth Bridge was the longest single cantilever bridge span in the world. It currently is the second largest such bridge in the world, after the Quebec Bridge.
Forth Bridge: included as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 07/2015:
The Forth Bridge was nominated for World Heritage Site status in 2012 and it was inscribed as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations body in July 2015, at its meeting in Bonne, Germany. The Forth Bridge thus became Scotland's sixth World Heritage Site.
This prestigious cultural accolade was a befitting way to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the iconic Forth Bridge which opened to much acclaim in March 1890 and remains one of the most recognisable structures in the world today.
Interestingly, in 2015, The Clydesdale Bank had commemorated the 125th Anniversary of the Forth Bridge, by bringing out a 5 Pounds Commemorative Banknote featuring both the Firth Bridge and its creator Sir William Arrol. My post on this commemorative Banknote can be accessed at the following link: Commemorating Sir William Arrol and his creation the Forth Rail Bridge by issue of Britain's first ever 5 Pound Polymer Banknote
II) A 20 Pounds commemorative Banknote:
The Bank of Scotland is also bringing out a commemorative 20 Pounds Polymer Banknote which includes a depiction of the Queensferry Crossing.
A model of modern construction and engineering, the Queensferry Crossing is built alongside the existing Forth Road Bridge and is a part of the UK's M90 motorway, which crosses the Firth of Forth between Edinburgh, at South Queensferry and Fife at North Queensferry.
Post Script: The Bank of England has plans to issue 20 Pounds Polymer Banknotes on 20.02.2020, while the Bank of Scotland may begin issuing their own Polymer Banknotes both ordinary and commemorative versions shortly after that date.
The Bank of Scotland has been issuing Sterling equivalent Banknotes for over 320 years. These Banknotes circulate in the United Kingdom, along with Banknotes of the Clydesdale Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland and the Bank of England.
Links to some other interesting posts from the British Isles and British Overseas Territories/Dependencies:
Central Bank of Ireland issues:
17) The Siren: British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT): A silver Double crown (Four Pounds) : First coin in the series titled "Mythical Creatures) issued by the Pobjoy Mint UK on 03.04.2018
18) The Minotaur: British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT):A Silver Double crown (4 Pounds), 2 Oz High relief Coin with antique Finish: Second Coin in the Series titled :Mythical Creatures: issued by Pobjoy Mint, UK on behalf of BIOT on 15.06.2018
2) Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo and Napoleon's Exile to st. Helena: (Part II) 1) A 5 GBP Coin issued by the Royal Mint UK. 2) A"Drie Landen Zilverset" ( ot the "Three Lands Silver set") containing coins issued by the Royal Dutch Mint including coins of Netherlands, Belgium and UK
3) Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain by issuing a 50 Pence coin by the Royal Mint UK
Gold Coins:
1) Gold Sovereigns issued in 2013 & 2014 by MMTC-PAMP in India under licence from the Royal Mint, UK, carrying the "I" Mint Mark
2) Gold Half-Sovereigns minted by MMTC-PAMP in India in 2014 under licence from the Royal Mint UK bearing the "I" Mint Mark
Silver Coins:
1) A 20 Pound Silver coin minted for the first timr by the royal Mint UK: reverse design carries the famous St. George slaying the dragon design found on Gold Sovereigns
British India Coinage:
1) East India Company Quarter Anna Copper Coin which is one of the first issues under the Coinage Act 1835
2) Victoria Coinage: When she was Queen and afterwards Empress
3) Edward VII: King & Emperor Coinage
4) George V King Emperor Coinage
5) George VI: The last of the British India Emperors Coinage
Other British Royalty:
1) Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations (1952-2012): A Five Pound Commemorative coin issued by the Royal Mint, UK
2) Commemorating Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation in 1953: A Five Pound Coin minted by the Royal Mint UK in 2013, depicting the Imperial State Crown
3) The Royal Coat of Arms of the UK: Great British 2012 Coin Set (Uncirculated) issued by the Royal Mint UK
4) Prince George's Christening Ceremony celebrated with coins issued by the Royal Mint UK in 2013
5) The British Empire: A Case of Numismatic "Segregation": (Guest Post by Rahul Kumar)
6) 1) The Portrait Collection: Various Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II on Coinage 2) The Fourth & Final Circulating coinage of the Portrait designed by Ian Rank-Broadley and the First Edition of the portrait of the Queen made by Jody Clark
2) Transformation of a Five shilling Coin (Crown) into the UK Twenty-five Pence & then the Five Pound Coin
4) The 350th Anniversary of the Guinea: A Two Pound Coin issued by the Royal Mint UK celebrating the milestone
Commemorative British Coinage:
1) Commemorating the Bicentenary of Charles Dickens: A Two pound coin celebrating his literary contributions during the Victorian Era
2) Commemorating 50 Years of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) - presently called the World Wide Fund for Nature by issue of a Fifty Pence coin by the Royal Mint, UK
3) Coins commemorating London Olympics & Paralympics (2012)
4) Commemorating 150 Years of the London Underground : Two pound Coins minted by the Royal Mint UK, showing the "Roundel" logo and a train emerging from a tunnel
5) Commemorating the 100th Birth anniversary of Christopher Ironside with his " Royal Arms" design on a 50 Pence coin issued by the Royal Mint, UK
1) Jonathan Swift: 350th Birth Anniversary 15 Euro Silver Proof coin features his most famous work "Gulliver's Travels" : Coin issued on 30.11.2017
2) Ireland: Women's right to Vote - 100th Year Anniversary : A Silver 15 Euro Proof Collector Coin issued by the Central Bank of Ireland on 27.11.2018
3) Irish Myths & Legends: 1) The Children of Lir;2) Cu Chulain; 3) The Omniscient Salmon of Knowledge; 4) Werewolves of Ossory; 5) The Brown Bull of Cooley and Deirdre of the Sorrows: An Annual Mint Set from the Central Bank of Ireland, recreates/celebrates Irish Folk Tales (Issue date: 30.04.2018)
4) Centenary of the "First Trans-Atlantic Aviation", Ireland: A 15 Euro Silver Proof Coin issued by the central Bank of Ireland and minted by the Royal Dutch Mint: Coin issue date: 10.07.2019
Northern Ireland Bank issues:
1) Northern Ireland Polymer Bank Issues: Danske Bank (10 Pounds Polymer Banknotes), Bank of Ireland (5 & 10 Pound Polymer Banknotes) to go into circulation in 2020/21
Bank of England Banknotes:
1) A Ten Pounds Banknote issued on Charles Dickens (Writer) also depicting a cricket match from his novel "The Pickwick Papers"
2) A Ten Pound Banknote issued on Charles Darwin (English Naturalist) also depicting the HMS Beagle, Darwin's magnifying glass, a humming-bird & flora that he may have seen on his voyage.
3) A Five Pounds Banknote issued on George Stephenson (an Engineer) also depicting "Rocket" his Railway Locomotive and Skeene Bridge on the Stockton Darlington Railway (1825) - since withdrawn
Inspirations from Scottish History (Clydesdale Bank Banknotes):
1) The Legend of King Bruce & the Spider on Banknotes
2) Commemorating Sir William Arrol and his creation the Forth Rail Bridge by issues of Britain's first ever 5 Pound Polymer Banknote
Banknotes from Royal Bank of Scotland:
British Crown Dependencies:
1) Specimen Banknotes from the States of Jersey
2) Coinage and Currency from the States of Jersey
3) Currency & Coinage of the Bailiwick of Guernsey
4) Currency & Coinage of Gibraltar : An Overseas Territory of Great Britain
5) Coinage of Gibraltar: (A British Overseas Territory): An Uncirculated Decimal Coin Collection Set minted by the Tower Mint, UK in 2010
6) The Isle of Man: An Uncirculated Decimal Coin Collection Set minted by Pobjoy Mint, UK in 2015
7) The Centenary of the ill-fated Titanic (15.04.1912 - 15.04.2012): An Alderney Five Pound Coin Commemorating the Maritime Legend
8) "Man of Steel": A Superman Movie: A set of stamps brought out in 2013 by Jersey post, the States of Jersey, commemorating Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill who played Superman in the Movie
9) Coins & Currency of Bermuda
10) The Bailiwick of Jersey - Presently circulating coinage - Pounds and Pence
11) St. Helena & Ascension Islands: An Uncirculated Coin Set from 2003
12) The Legend of the "HMAV Bounty" is interwoven with the heritage of the Pitcairn Islands: An uncirculated coin set from Pitcairn Islands in 2009 depicting the icons/relics of the Bounty minted by the New Zealand Mint
13) Currency of the Falkland Islands: A British Overseas Territory (BOT) Pounds & Pence
14) Falkland Islands Penguins: 50 Pence Coin Series: The first Coin in the Series of four coins: the Rock-Hopper Penguin
15) Falkland Islands Penguins: 50 Pence Coin Series: The Gentoo Penguin:Second Coin in the series of four coins issued on 20.06.2017
2) Ireland: Women's right to Vote - 100th Year Anniversary : A Silver 15 Euro Proof Collector Coin issued by the Central Bank of Ireland on 27.11.2018
3) Irish Myths & Legends: 1) The Children of Lir;2) Cu Chulain; 3) The Omniscient Salmon of Knowledge; 4) Werewolves of Ossory; 5) The Brown Bull of Cooley and Deirdre of the Sorrows: An Annual Mint Set from the Central Bank of Ireland, recreates/celebrates Irish Folk Tales (Issue date: 30.04.2018)
4) Centenary of the "First Trans-Atlantic Aviation", Ireland: A 15 Euro Silver Proof Coin issued by the central Bank of Ireland and minted by the Royal Dutch Mint: Coin issue date: 10.07.2019
Northern Ireland Bank issues:
1) Northern Ireland Polymer Bank Issues: Danske Bank (10 Pounds Polymer Banknotes), Bank of Ireland (5 & 10 Pound Polymer Banknotes) to go into circulation in 2020/21
Bank of England Banknotes:
1) A Ten Pounds Banknote issued on Charles Dickens (Writer) also depicting a cricket match from his novel "The Pickwick Papers"
2) A Ten Pound Banknote issued on Charles Darwin (English Naturalist) also depicting the HMS Beagle, Darwin's magnifying glass, a humming-bird & flora that he may have seen on his voyage.
3) A Five Pounds Banknote issued on George Stephenson (an Engineer) also depicting "Rocket" his Railway Locomotive and Skeene Bridge on the Stockton Darlington Railway (1825) - since withdrawn
Inspirations from Scottish History (Clydesdale Bank Banknotes):
1) The Legend of King Bruce & the Spider on Banknotes
2) Commemorating Sir William Arrol and his creation the Forth Rail Bridge by issues of Britain's first ever 5 Pound Polymer Banknote
Banknotes from Royal Bank of Scotland:
2) Kate Cranston (1849-1934): The legendary Scottish Entrepreneur & Promoter of Tea-Rooms: The first Polymer Banknote of 20 Pounds denomination being issued by the Royal Bank of Scotland: The first Banknote to portray a woman other than the Queen on the Front of a Pound Banknote issued in the British Isles
Banknotes from Bank of Scotland:
1) 20 Pounds Polymer Banknote, Bank of Scotland, featuring the iconic Forth Bridge: ii) A Commemorative 20 Pounds Polymer Banknote featuring the Queensferry Crossing Bridge
Banknotes from Bank of Scotland:
1) 20 Pounds Polymer Banknote, Bank of Scotland, featuring the iconic Forth Bridge: ii) A Commemorative 20 Pounds Polymer Banknote featuring the Queensferry Crossing Bridge
British Crown Dependencies:
1) Specimen Banknotes from the States of Jersey
2) Coinage and Currency from the States of Jersey
3) Currency & Coinage of the Bailiwick of Guernsey
4) Currency & Coinage of Gibraltar : An Overseas Territory of Great Britain
5) Coinage of Gibraltar: (A British Overseas Territory): An Uncirculated Decimal Coin Collection Set minted by the Tower Mint, UK in 2010
6) The Isle of Man: An Uncirculated Decimal Coin Collection Set minted by Pobjoy Mint, UK in 2015
7) The Centenary of the ill-fated Titanic (15.04.1912 - 15.04.2012): An Alderney Five Pound Coin Commemorating the Maritime Legend
8) "Man of Steel": A Superman Movie: A set of stamps brought out in 2013 by Jersey post, the States of Jersey, commemorating Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill who played Superman in the Movie
9) Coins & Currency of Bermuda
10) The Bailiwick of Jersey - Presently circulating coinage - Pounds and Pence
11) St. Helena & Ascension Islands: An Uncirculated Coin Set from 2003
12) The Legend of the "HMAV Bounty" is interwoven with the heritage of the Pitcairn Islands: An uncirculated coin set from Pitcairn Islands in 2009 depicting the icons/relics of the Bounty minted by the New Zealand Mint
13) Currency of the Falkland Islands: A British Overseas Territory (BOT) Pounds & Pence
14) Falkland Islands Penguins: 50 Pence Coin Series: The first Coin in the Series of four coins: the Rock-Hopper Penguin
15) Falkland Islands Penguins: 50 Pence Coin Series: The Gentoo Penguin:Second Coin in the series of four coins issued on 20.06.2017
17) The Siren: British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT): A silver Double crown (Four Pounds) : First coin in the series titled "Mythical Creatures) issued by the Pobjoy Mint UK on 03.04.2018
18) The Minotaur: British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT):A Silver Double crown (4 Pounds), 2 Oz High relief Coin with antique Finish: Second Coin in the Series titled :Mythical Creatures: issued by Pobjoy Mint, UK on behalf of BIOT on 15.06.2018
19) The Isle of Man: A British Crown Dependency (BCD) Coinage: A newly introduced Collector's circulation Currency Coinage Collector's set received from the Tower Mint, London, UK issued in April 2017
20) Pegasus: British Virgin Islands: A gold Bullion Coin of $100 issued by Pobjoy Mint on belalf of British Virgin Islands in July 2018
21) "The Hydra": British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT): A Silver Double Crown (4 Pounds), 2 Oz High Relief Coin with Antique Finish: Third Coin in the Series titled "Mythical Creatures" issued by Pobjoy Mint, UK on behalf of BIOT on 07.08.2018
22) "Medusa The Gorgon": British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT): A Silver Double Crown (4 Pounds), 2 Oz High relief Coin with antique Finish: Fourth Coin in the series titled "Mythical Creatures" issued by Pobjoy Mint UK on behalf of BIOT in 09/2018
25) South Atlantic Fauna Coins from Ascension Island and South Georgia and Sandwich Islands, British Overseas Territories (BOT): (Part II): A 1 Pound Titanium Coin & a 1 Pound Uncirculated Coin variant, feature the Queen Triggerfish, issued on behalf of Ascension Island (2019) minted by the Pobjoy Mint, UK
26) Ernest Shackleton, Antarctic Explorer: South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands: A 2 Pounds Coin minted by Pobjoy Mint, UK, brought out on 26.02.2019 on behalf of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands in two variants - Silver and Cupro-nickel
27) Concorde, a Stamp set from Gibraltar, A British Overseas Territory (BOT): 50th Anniversary of the first Supersonic Passenger Carrying Airplane, jointly built by France and Great Britain: Stamp set issue date: 20.04.2019
28) Tristan da Cunha (BOT): A Wedgwood "Three Graces" Jasperware 5 Pound Coin: minted in 2018
29) 75th Anniversary of D-Day Landings: (The Battle of Normandy): i) A Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau Stamp set of 4 stamps issued on 08.03.2019: ii) A Limited edition D-Day joint Commemorative issue by British Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territory - Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man and Gibraltar on 06.06.2019
30) Manannan, the First King of Isle of Man or Mann: A Silver 5 Pounds Coin brought out by the Isle of Man in collaboration with Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich
31) 200th Anniversary of John Keats' "Odes to a ....", Alderney Island: A set of six Postage stamps issued by Guernsey Post which brings out stamps on behalf of Alderney Island - 1) Ode on a Grecian Urn,(48p) 2) Ode on Indolence (65p), 3) Ode on Melancholy (66p), 4) Ode to a Nightingale (80p), 5) Ode to Psyche (90p), 6) Ode to Autumn (98 p): Stamp Set issue date: 24.07.2019
32) Isle of Mann: Celebrating the 200th Birth Anniversary of the Birth of Herman Melville, the author of the classic Moby Dick: A six Stamp Set issued on 22.07.2019
20) Pegasus: British Virgin Islands: A gold Bullion Coin of $100 issued by Pobjoy Mint on belalf of British Virgin Islands in July 2018
21) "The Hydra": British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT): A Silver Double Crown (4 Pounds), 2 Oz High Relief Coin with Antique Finish: Third Coin in the Series titled "Mythical Creatures" issued by Pobjoy Mint, UK on behalf of BIOT on 07.08.2018
22) "Medusa The Gorgon": British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT): A Silver Double Crown (4 Pounds), 2 Oz High relief Coin with antique Finish: Fourth Coin in the series titled "Mythical Creatures" issued by Pobjoy Mint UK on behalf of BIOT in 09/2018
23) "The Centaur": British Indian Ocean Territiory (BIOT): A Silver Double Crown (4 Pounds), 2 Oz High Relief Coin with Antique Finish: Fifth & Last Coin in the Series titled "Mythical Creatures" issued by Pobjoy Mint in Nov. 2018
24) South Atlantic Fauna Coins from Ascension Islands and South Georgia and Sandwich Islands, British Overseas Territories (BOT): (Part 1) : A 2 Pounds Titanium % a 2 Pounds Uncirculated coins variant, feature the Macaroni Penguin issued on behalf of South Georgia & Sandwich Islands (2019), by the Pobjoy Mint, UK
24) South Atlantic Fauna Coins from Ascension Islands and South Georgia and Sandwich Islands, British Overseas Territories (BOT): (Part 1) : A 2 Pounds Titanium % a 2 Pounds Uncirculated coins variant, feature the Macaroni Penguin issued on behalf of South Georgia & Sandwich Islands (2019), by the Pobjoy Mint, UK
25) South Atlantic Fauna Coins from Ascension Island and South Georgia and Sandwich Islands, British Overseas Territories (BOT): (Part II): A 1 Pound Titanium Coin & a 1 Pound Uncirculated Coin variant, feature the Queen Triggerfish, issued on behalf of Ascension Island (2019) minted by the Pobjoy Mint, UK
26) Ernest Shackleton, Antarctic Explorer: South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands: A 2 Pounds Coin minted by Pobjoy Mint, UK, brought out on 26.02.2019 on behalf of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands in two variants - Silver and Cupro-nickel
27) Concorde, a Stamp set from Gibraltar, A British Overseas Territory (BOT): 50th Anniversary of the first Supersonic Passenger Carrying Airplane, jointly built by France and Great Britain: Stamp set issue date: 20.04.2019
28) Tristan da Cunha (BOT): A Wedgwood "Three Graces" Jasperware 5 Pound Coin: minted in 2018
29) 75th Anniversary of D-Day Landings: (The Battle of Normandy): i) A Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau Stamp set of 4 stamps issued on 08.03.2019: ii) A Limited edition D-Day joint Commemorative issue by British Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territory - Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man and Gibraltar on 06.06.2019
30) Manannan, the First King of Isle of Man or Mann: A Silver 5 Pounds Coin brought out by the Isle of Man in collaboration with Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich
31) 200th Anniversary of John Keats' "Odes to a ....", Alderney Island: A set of six Postage stamps issued by Guernsey Post which brings out stamps on behalf of Alderney Island - 1) Ode on a Grecian Urn,(48p) 2) Ode on Indolence (65p), 3) Ode on Melancholy (66p), 4) Ode to a Nightingale (80p), 5) Ode to Psyche (90p), 6) Ode to Autumn (98 p): Stamp Set issue date: 24.07.2019
32) Isle of Mann: Celebrating the 200th Birth Anniversary of the Birth of Herman Melville, the author of the classic Moby Dick: A six Stamp Set issued on 22.07.2019
The Queen's Beasts Coin Series, UK issues:
Famous Battles:
1) Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo and Napoleon's Exile to St. Helena: (Part I): A One Crown Commemorative coin issued by the Ascension Island (minted by Pobjoy Mint UK) 2) Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo and Napoleon's Exile to st. Helena: (Part II) 1) A 5 GBP Coin issued by the Royal Mint UK. 2) A"Drie Landen Zilverset" ( ot the "Three Lands Silver set") containing coins issued by the Royal Dutch Mint including coins of Netherlands, Belgium and UK
3) Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain by issuing a 50 Pence coin by the Royal Mint UK
Gold Coins:
1) Gold Sovereigns issued in 2013 & 2014 by MMTC-PAMP in India under licence from the Royal Mint, UK, carrying the "I" Mint Mark
2) Gold Half-Sovereigns minted by MMTC-PAMP in India in 2014 under licence from the Royal Mint UK bearing the "I" Mint Mark
Silver Coins:
1) A 20 Pound Silver coin minted for the first timr by the royal Mint UK: reverse design carries the famous St. George slaying the dragon design found on Gold Sovereigns
British India Coinage:
1) East India Company Quarter Anna Copper Coin which is one of the first issues under the Coinage Act 1835
2) Victoria Coinage: When she was Queen and afterwards Empress
3) Edward VII: King & Emperor Coinage
4) George V King Emperor Coinage
5) George VI: The last of the British India Emperors Coinage
Other British Royalty:
1) Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations (1952-2012): A Five Pound Commemorative coin issued by the Royal Mint, UK
2) Commemorating Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation in 1953: A Five Pound Coin minted by the Royal Mint UK in 2013, depicting the Imperial State Crown
3) The Royal Coat of Arms of the UK: Great British 2012 Coin Set (Uncirculated) issued by the Royal Mint UK
4) Prince George's Christening Ceremony celebrated with coins issued by the Royal Mint UK in 2013
5) The British Empire: A Case of Numismatic "Segregation": (Guest Post by Rahul Kumar)
6) 1) The Portrait Collection: Various Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II on Coinage 2) The Fourth & Final Circulating coinage of the Portrait designed by Ian Rank-Broadley and the First Edition of the portrait of the Queen made by Jody Clark
British Coinage:
6) The Tower of London Coin Series issued by the Royal Mint, UK: A Four Coin Series covering Four Five Pound Coins featuring - The Raven, The Crown Jewels, The Yeoman Warders and the Ceremony of the Keys (all coins dated 2019)
7) Royal Air Force (RAF), U.K. Centenary (1918-2018):A set of four 2 Pound coins issued by the Royal Mint UK depicting four iconic aircraft which have been inducted by the RAF at various points of time - Super-marine Spitfire, Vulcan, Sea King & Lightning II: Coin set issued in 2018
8) 50th Anniversary of the first issue of the iconic 7-sided 50 Pence Coins in the variants of Gold, Silver and Brilliant Uncirculated issued by the Royal Mint UK on 24.09.2019
7) Royal Air Force (RAF), U.K. Centenary (1918-2018):A set of four 2 Pound coins issued by the Royal Mint UK depicting four iconic aircraft which have been inducted by the RAF at various points of time - Super-marine Spitfire, Vulcan, Sea King & Lightning II: Coin set issued in 2018
8) 50th Anniversary of the first issue of the iconic 7-sided 50 Pence Coins in the variants of Gold, Silver and Brilliant Uncirculated issued by the Royal Mint UK on 24.09.2019
Commemorative British Coinage:
1) Commemorating the Bicentenary of Charles Dickens: A Two pound coin celebrating his literary contributions during the Victorian Era
2) Commemorating 50 Years of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) - presently called the World Wide Fund for Nature by issue of a Fifty Pence coin by the Royal Mint, UK
3) Coins commemorating London Olympics & Paralympics (2012)
4) Commemorating 150 Years of the London Underground : Two pound Coins minted by the Royal Mint UK, showing the "Roundel" logo and a train emerging from a tunnel
5) Commemorating the 100th Birth anniversary of Christopher Ironside with his " Royal Arms" design on a 50 Pence coin issued by the Royal Mint, UK
The Queen's Beasts Coin Series, UK issues:
Links: Postage Stamps:
12) Owls: A set of 10 Stamps depicting five Owls - Barn Owl (Tyto alba), Little Owl (Athene noctua), Tawny Owl (Strix aluco), Short eared Owl (Asio flammeus) and Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) issued by the Royal Mail Uk on 11.05.2018
13) Reintroduced Species: A set of six stamps issued by the Royal Mail, UK depicting UK's successfully restored wildlife including the Osprey, Eurasian Beaver, Pool Frog, Sand Lizard, Large Blue Butterfly and Stinking Hawk's-beard species on 17.04.2018
14) World Post Day Limited Edition of 500 Commemorative Covers, Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory (BOT): Special Cover issue date:n 09.10.2019
15) Forests, Royal Mail, U.K.: Centenary of the Forestry Commission (1919-2019): A set of six stamps issued by the Royal Mail, UK depicting six well-known forests across the U.K. - i) Glen Affric Inverness-shire, Scotland; ii) Westonbirt Gloucestershire, England; iii) Sherwood Forest; iv) Coed y Brenin Gwynedd, Wales; v) Glenriff Forest Country Antrim, Northern Ireland; vi) Kielder Forest Northumberland, England: Stamp set issue date:13.08.2019
16) Birds of Prey, Royal Mail, UK: This set of 10 Stamps includes White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albilicca), Merlin (Falco columbarius), Buzzard (Buteo buteo), Hobby (Falco subbuteo), Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), Red Kite (Milvus milvus) and Perigrine Falcon (Falco perigrinus): Stamp set issue date: 04.04.2019
17) 150th Anniversary (Sesquicentenary) of The Royal Philatelic Society London: A Limited Edition Commemorative Cover (500 Editions) brought outby the Gibraltar Post on 21.10.2019
13) Reintroduced Species: A set of six stamps issued by the Royal Mail, UK depicting UK's successfully restored wildlife including the Osprey, Eurasian Beaver, Pool Frog, Sand Lizard, Large Blue Butterfly and Stinking Hawk's-beard species on 17.04.2018
14) World Post Day Limited Edition of 500 Commemorative Covers, Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory (BOT): Special Cover issue date:n 09.10.2019
15) Forests, Royal Mail, U.K.: Centenary of the Forestry Commission (1919-2019): A set of six stamps issued by the Royal Mail, UK depicting six well-known forests across the U.K. - i) Glen Affric Inverness-shire, Scotland; ii) Westonbirt Gloucestershire, England; iii) Sherwood Forest; iv) Coed y Brenin Gwynedd, Wales; v) Glenriff Forest Country Antrim, Northern Ireland; vi) Kielder Forest Northumberland, England: Stamp set issue date:13.08.2019
16) Birds of Prey, Royal Mail, UK: This set of 10 Stamps includes White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albilicca), Merlin (Falco columbarius), Buzzard (Buteo buteo), Hobby (Falco subbuteo), Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), Red Kite (Milvus milvus) and Perigrine Falcon (Falco perigrinus): Stamp set issue date: 04.04.2019
17) 150th Anniversary (Sesquicentenary) of The Royal Philatelic Society London: A Limited Edition Commemorative Cover (500 Editions) brought outby the Gibraltar Post on 21.10.2019
Santosh Khanna has commented:
ReplyDelete"Great work!!"
Thank you so much, Khanna sahab.
ReplyDelete