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Thursday, 11 January 2024

3151) "War Elephant - Alpha Strike - 2023", Gibraltar, A British Overseas Territory (BOT): Scottsdale Mint has released the second Coin in the Series marked "War Elephant": Date of Coin availability: 10.01.2024:

3151) "War Elephant - Alpha Strike - 2023", Gibraltar, A British Overseas Territory (BOT): Scottsdale Mint has released the second Coin in the Series marked "War Elephant": Date of Coin availability: 10.01.2024:

Links:

1) Did You Know Series (66): Were there flying Aircraft in Ancient India? ii) Was Space Travel prevalent in India? Ancient Indian taxts have several references that this was so: iii) Are References in Ancient Indian Texts of "Vimanas" (aeroplanes) and Space Travel pseudo science?

2) "War Elephant - Alpha Strike - 2023", Gibraltar, A British Overseas Territory (BOT): Scottsdale Mint has released the second Coin in the Series marked "War Elephant": Date of Coin availability: 10.01.2024

The Header/Banner showcases a War Elephant at right. At left is the Serialised Certi-Lock. The Header is titled - "WAR ELEPHANT - ALPHA STRIKE".

What is a War Elephant?

A War Elephant is an elephant that was trained and guided by humans for combat. The War Elephant's main use was to charge the enemy, break their ranks, and instill terror and fear. 

"Elephantry" is a term for specific military units using elephant-mounted troops.

War elephants played a critical role in several key battles in antiquity, especially in ancient India.

They became a permanent fixture in armies of historical kingdoms in Southeast Asia.

 During classical antiquity they were also used in ancient Persia and in the Mediterranean world within armies of Macedon, Hellenistic Greek States, the Roman Republic (and later Empire), and Ancient Carthage in North Africa.

In some regions they maintained a firm presence on the battlefield throughout the Medieval Era. However, their use declined with the spread of firearms and other gunpowder weaponry in early modern warfare.

After this, war elephants became restricted to non-combat engineering and labour roles, as well as being used for minor ceremonial uses.

They continued to be used in combat, however, in some parts of the world, such as in Burma, Thailand, and Vietnam, well into the 19th century.

Training of War Elephants:

An elephant trainer, rider, or keeper is called a "Mahout". Mahouts were responsible for capturing and handling elephants. 

To accomplish this, they utilised metal chains and a specialised hook called an "ankush", (or 'elephant goad'). 

According to Chanakya as recorded in the "Arthashastra", first the mahout would have to get the elephant used to being led.

The elephant would have learned how to raise its legs to help a rider climb on. Then the elephants were taught to run and maneuver around obstacles, and move in formation.

These elephants would be fit to learn how to systematically trample and charge enemies.

The first elephant species to be tamed was the Asian Elephant, for use in agriculture

Elephant taming – not full domestication, as they are still captured in the wild, rather than being bred in captivity – began in two different places:

- The oldest evidence comes from the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC), around roughly 6500 BC. 

The wild elephant populations of Mesopotamia declined quickly because of deforestation and human population growth: by 850 BC the Mesopotamian elephants were extinct.

- Capturing elephants from the wild remained a difficult task, but a necessary one given the difficulties of breeding in captivity and the long time required for an elephant to reach sufficient maturity to engage in battle. 

Elephants in their prime:

- Sixty-year-old war elephants were always prized as being at the most suitable age for battle service and gifts of elephants of this age were seen as particularly generous.

- Presently an elephant is considered in its prime and at the height of its power between the ages of 25 and 40, yet elephants as old as 80 are used in tiger hunts because they are more disciplined and experienced.

It is commonly thought that the reason all war elephants were male was because of males' greater aggression, but it was instead because a female elephant in battle will run from a male, therefore only males could be used in war, whereas female elephants were more commonly used for logistics.

In Antiquity:

It is widely accepted that War Elephants were first used in ancient India

The early Vedic period did not extensively specify the use of elephants in war. 

However, in the Ramayana, Indra is depicted as riding either "Airavata", a mythological elephant, or "Uchchaihshravas", as his mount

Elephants were widely utilised in warfare by the later Vedic period by the 6th Century BC.

The increased conscription of elephants in the military history of India coincides with the expansion of the Vedic Kingdoms into the Indo-Gangetic Plain suggesting its introduction during the intervening period.

The practice of riding on elephants in peace and war, royalty or commoner, was first recorded in the 6th or 5th Century BC.

This practice is believed to be much older than proper recorded history.

War Elephants in ancient Indian epics - Ramayan and Mahābhārat:

The ancient Indian epics Ramayan and Mahābhārat, dating from 5th–4th century BC, elaborately depict elephant warfare. 

They are recognised as an essential component of royal and military processions. 

In ancient India, initially, the army was fourfold (chaturanga), consisting of infantry, cavalry, elephants and chariots. Kings and princes principally rode on chariots, which was considered the most royal, while seldom riding the back of elephants.

Although viewed as secondary to chariots by royalty, elephants were the preferred vehicle of warriors, especially the elite ones. While the chariots eventually fell into disuse, the other three arms continued to be valued.

Many characters in the epic Mahābhārata were trained in the art. According to the rules of engagement set for the Kurukshetra War two men were to duel utilising the same weapon and mount including elephants

In the Mahābhārata the "Akshauhini" battle formation consisted of a ratio of 1 chariot, 1 elephant, 3 cavalry, and 5 infantry soldiers. 

Many characters in the Mahābhārata were described as skilled in the art of elephant warfare e.g. Duryodhana rode an elephant into battle to bolster the demoralised Kaurav army

Scriptures like the "Nikāya and Vinaya Pitaka" assign elephants in their proper place in the organisation of an army.

The "Samyutta Nikaya" mentions Gautama Buddha being visited by a "hatthāroho gāmai". (He is the head of a village community bound together by their profession as mercenary soldiers forming an elephant corp.

Ancient Indian kings certainly valued the elephant in war, some stating that an army without elephants is as despicable as a forest without a lion, a kingdom without a king, or as valour unaided by weapons.

The use of elephants further increased with the rise of the "Mahajanapadas". 

King Bimbisara (543 BC), who began the expansion of the Magadha kingdom, relied heavily on his war elephants. 

The "Mahajanapadas" would be conquered by the Nanda Empire under the reign of Mahapadma Nanda

Pliny the Elder and Plutarch also estimated the Nanda Army strength in the East as 200,000 infantry, 80,000 cavalry, 8,000 chariots, and 6,000 war elephants. 

Alexander would come in contact with the Nanda Empire on the banks of the Beas River and was forced to return due to his army's unwillingness to advance. 

Even if the numbers and prowess of these elephants were exaggerated by historic accounts, elephants were established firmly as war machines in this period.

Chandragupta Maurya (321–297 BC), formed the Maurya Empire, the largest empire to exist in South Asia. At the height of his power, Chandragupta is said to have wielded a military of 600,000 infantry, 30,000 cavalry, 8,000 chariots and 9,000 war elephants besides followers and attendants.

In the Mauryan Empire, the 30-member war office was made up of six boards. The sixth board looked after the elephants and were headed by "Gajadhyaksha". The Gajadhyaksha was the superintendent of elephants. 

The use of elephants in the Maurya Empire as recorded by Chanakya in the "Arthashastra". entailed - catching, training, and controlling war elephants which was one of the most important skills taught by the military academies

Chanakya advised Chandragupta to set up forested sanctuaries for the wellness of the elephants. He explicitly conveyed the importance of these sanctuaries. 

The Maurya Empire would reach its zenith under the reign of Ashok, who used elephants extensively during his conquest. 

During the Kalinga War, Kalinga had a standing army of 60,000 infantry, 1000 cavalry and 700 war elephants. Kalinga was notable for the quality of their war elephants which were prized by its neighbours for being stronger. 

Later the King Kharavela was to restore an independent Kalinga into a powerful kingdom using war elephants as stated in the Hathigumpha inscription or "Elephant Cave" Inscriptions.

The Chola Empire of Tamil Nadu also had a very strong elephant force. The Chola emperor Rajendra Chola had an armoured elephant force, which played a major role in his campaigns.

Following Indian accounts foreign rulers also adopted the use of elephants:

Sri Lanka made extensive use of elephants and also exported elephants with Pliny the Elder stating that the Sri Lankan elephants, were larger, fiercer and better for war than local elephants

This superiority, as well as the proximity of the supply to seaports, made Sri Lanka's elephants a lucrative trading commodity.

 Sri Lankan history records indicate elephants were used as mounts for kings leading their men in the battlefield, with individual mounts being recorded in history. The elephant "Kandula" was King Dutugamunu's mount and "Maha Pambata", ('Big Rock'), the mount of King Ellalan during their historic encounter on the battlefield in 200 BC.

Originating from the mist-shrouded realms of South Asia, these leviathans became the trumpeting embodiment of power on the battlefield

The Scottsdale Mint Silver and Gold Coins:

- In the ancient tapestry of warfare, the colossal figure of the war elephant stands as a majestic giant, its colossal form etching tales of conquest and splendor across the annals of time. Originating from the mist-shrouded realms of South Asia, these leviathans became the trumpeting embodiment of power on the battlefield.

- Imagine the scene – the earth quaking beneath their mighty footsteps as they marched, adorned with grandeur, through jungles and vast plains. The air was filled with the scent of exotic spices and the earthy aroma of the beasts themselves, their wrinkled skin painted in hues of ochre and gold.

- Historically, these awe-inspiring creatures were more than mere instruments of war; they were revered symbols of might and dominion. 

- Carrying towering howdahs upon their colossal backs, adorned with banners that fluttered in the breeze, war elephants became the living, breathing thrones of generals and kings. 

- Their eyes, gleaming with a mix of intelligence and gentleness, hinted at the centuries of intricate bonds forged between humans and these magnificent creatures.

- Yet, their trumpeting cries also echoed the thunderous chaos of battle, marking these giants as both protectors and harbingers of destruction. 

- As time wove its complex tapestry, the war elephant traversed continents, leaving indelible footprints in the sands of history, a colossal saga of power, companionship, and the untamed wild.

- Adorned in formidable battle armour, this awe-inspiring warrior served as a captivating memoir for enthusiasts of military history, beautifully capturing the essence of ancient battlegrounds and the indomitable spirit of these colossal creatures.

Now in it's 2nd year, Scottsdale Mint has continued the "War Elephant" Coin Programme with a 1 Troy oz Silver and Gold coin release.

The Reverse of the Gold (10 Pounds) and Silver (1 Pound) Coin  shows a War Elephant.

This Coin is titled "Alpha Strike' and comes with a Mint Designation Certi-Lock, reserved for the initial coins struck in a new program.

The Obverse of the Gold (10 Pounds) and Silver (1 Pound) Coin features the Emblem of Gibraltar. The peripheral inscriptions are - "GIBRALTAR. 9999 Fine Gold or .999 Fine Silver. 1 Troy Ounce."

The specifications of the Silver Coin are:

Country of issue: Gibraltar , A British Overseas Territory (BOT); Coin issue Date/Year: 2023 (with date of Coin availability - 10.01.2024); Coin Series Theme": "War Elephant"; Coin Theme: "Alpha Strike"; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Diameter/Size: 39.00 mm; Weight: 1 Troy Oz or 31.1 grams; Coin Quality: Proof-like; Mint: Scottsdale Mint: Packaging: Serialised Certi-Lock; Mintage: 15,000 pieces; Legal Tender: in Gibraltar.

The specifications of the Gold Coin are:

Country of issue: Gibraltar , A British Overseas Territory (BOT); Coin issue Date/Year: 2023 (with date of Coin availability - 10.01.2024); Coin Series Theme": "War Elephant"; Coin Theme: "Alpha Strike"; Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Gold (Ag); Diameter/Size: 39.00 mm; Weight: 1 Troy Oz or 31.1 grams; Coin Quality: Proof; Mint: Scottsdale Mint: PackagingDisplay Box, Case & COA, Coin in Capsule; Mintage: 100 pieces; Legal Tender: in Gibraltar.






Links, United Kingdom:

1) American Liberty amd Britannia, USA & UK: THe United States Mint and Royal Mint, UK are working on a collaborative priject which will entail elements of the two inonic coin Programmes: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

2) Did You Know Series (87): Basil Brown, a self-taught archeologist unearthed the Sutton Hoo Treasures - a 27 metre long (86 ft.) Anglo-Saxon burial ship, and an enormous Gold, Silver and other metals Treasures which were donated to the British Museum by Mrs. Edith Pretty, the owner of the site: Year of Treasure first excavated: 1939 (when World War II was looming large)

The World of the Snowman Coin Series:

i) "The World of the Snowman", United Kingdom (UK): "Christmas Coin Series": Sixth Coin in the Series - A 50-pence Coin issued by the Royal Mint (RM) features Raymond Briggs' timeless, magical tale of a young boy and his snowman: Date/Year of Coin issue: 11/2023

MV Empire Windrush - 75 Years:

1) MV Empire Windrush - 75 Years," United Kingdom: i) The Arrival: ii) The Windrush Scandal - The Windrush Generation: iii) The Hostile Environment Policy: iv) Breaking New Ground: v) National Windrush Day: vi) The Stamp Set and Coin Combo issued by Royal Mail and Royal Mint, UK: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 22.06.2023:

2) "MV Empire Windrush - 75 Years," United Kingdom: i) The Arrival: ii) The Windrush Scandal - The Windrush Generation: iii) The Hostile Environment Policy: iv) Breaking New Ground: v) National Windrush Day: vi) The Stamp set and Coin combo issued by the Royal Mail and Royal Mint, UK: Date/Year of Combo issue: 22.06.2023

Music Legends Coin/Stamp Series:

1) "The Who", United Kingdom: The iconic Rock Group features on the latest "British Music Legends" Collector Coin Series issues from the Royal Mint UK: Date of Coin Release: 24.05.2021 

2) Music Giants III, QUEEN, UK: A comprehensive Coin and Stamps Combo issued by the Royal Mail UK in collaboration with the Queen Band and the Royal Mint, UK: Date of Coin & Stamp combo issue: 09.06.2020

3) "Rolling Stones", United Kingdom: "Music Legends Coin Series": Fifth Coin in the Series: Gold, Silver and Cupro-nickel Coins feature the timeless Rock Band: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

4) 50 Years of Pink Floyd: Two Commemorative Stamp sets (Presentation Sets) brought out by the Royal Mail, UK on 07.07.2016: 1) 50 Years of Pink Floyd: A set of six stamps issued, their most popular studio albums 2) Legendary Live Performances: A set of four stamps issued depicting four of their memorable tours

5) "Yellow Submarine", A song sung by the English Rock Band - "The Beatles" in 1966, Gibraltar: A 5 Pounds Silver Coin minted by the crown Mint features the iconic song sung by the legendary Rock Group: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

6) Iron Maiden (a Heavy Metal English Band), United Kingdom (UK): A set of eight stamps issued on the legendary Band by Royal Mail UK: Date of Stamp set issue: 12.01.2023

7) "Shirley Bassey", United Kingdom: "Music Legends Coin Series": Sixth Coin in the Series minted in Cupro-nickel, Gold and Silver features the timeless Diva who gave the title songs in three James Bond movies - "Diamonds ae Forever", "Moonraker" and Goldfinger": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

8) "The Police", United Kingdom: "Music Legends Coin Series": Seventh Coin in the Series minted by the Royal Mint, UK in Cupro-nickel, Gold and Silver features the timeless British Rock Band: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

9) Music Giants IX - "Spice Girls", UK: A set of Stamps issued by the Royal Mail, UK features the popular Girl Band: Date of Stamp set issue: 11.01.2024

Arthurian Links:

1) King Arthur: The first coin in the six coins "Camelot Series"



Links on other Railway Posts on this blog:

1) Celebrating 150 Years of serving the Indian Nation by the Railways in 2002-2003

2) 150th Anniversary of Railways in Japan (1872-2022): The Japan Mint has issued a 1,000 Yen Silver Coin to commemorate the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04.10.2022

Steam Power - Australian Rail Heritage Coin Series:







Other Links:





Classic Children's Literature Coin Series:


A Tribute to the Life of Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022):

i) A Tribute to the Life of Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) featuring "The Royal Cipher", British Antarctic Territory (BAT), "Proclamation", South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (SG & SSI), "Double Portrait", Falkland Islands: Pobjoy Mint, UK has brought out a limited edition 3-Coin 50 Pence Set with Pearl Black Finish and Privy Mark: Year of Coin issue: 2022:

ii) Charles III, United Kingdom: Effigy unveiled on memorial 5 Pound Crowns and 50 Pence Coins

iii) Late Queen Elizabeth II and Ascension of King Charles III: A Combo of i) Four Postage stamps issued by the Royal Mail Tallents House, Edinburgh and a ii) Memorial 50 Pence Coin Cover issued by the Royal Mint, UK

iv) The Coronation of King Charles III, United Kingdom: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Royal Mint (UK) celebrate the event: Date/Year of Coins issue: 06.05.2023

v) Queen Elizabeth II's 90th Birthday: A Souvenir Sheet issued by the Royal Mail, UK featuring four generations of Windsors on 21.04.16 

vi) Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations (1952-2012): A Five Pound Commemorative coin issued by the Royal Mint, UK



1) 200 Years of the Discovery of Antarctica, Estonia: A 2 Euro Commemorative Coin dedicated the the Bicentenary of the Discovery of Antarcticca by Admiral Fabian Gottlieb Benjamin von Bellingshausen on board the "Vostok": Coin issue date: 01/2020

2) Solomon Islands: 250th Anniversary of Captain James Cook's first Pacific "Voyage of Discovery" and charting of New Zealand and Australia's East Coast: Date of Coin issue: 2020















Links: Postage Stamps from the British Isles:

























37) Sherlock Holmes, United Kingdom: A set of six stamps issued by Royal Mail, UK featuring the characters of the modern version of a TV Serial "Sherlock" started in 2010 by the BBC, together with Cupro-nickel & Silver Medals minted by the Royal Mint, UK: Date of Stamp Set issue: 18.08.2020














53) Gibraltar Cryptocurrency Stamp: Stamp value 4 Pounds: Date of Stamp issue: 15.05.2021: (Pre-ordered accepted from 19.04.2021)

54) The Calf Of Man Nature Reserve", Isle of Man, A British Crown Dependency (BCD): 75th Anniversary" Celebrations (1946-2021): A set of ten Stamps issued by the Isle of Man Post (IOMP) commemorating the milestone of this Biosphere Island: (Also includes the EUROPA Stamp on "Endangered National Wildlife" theme designated by PostEurop for 2021): Date of Stamps issue: 12.04.2021

55) "The Who", United Kingdom: The iconic Rock Group features on the latest "British Music Legends" Collector Coin Series issues from the Royal Mint UK: Date of Coin Release: 24.05.2021

56) "Sark - Dark Sky Island", Guernsey, A British Crown Dependency (BCD): This "GuernseyTogether" Series of stamps by Guernsey Post features drawings made by Sark school-children: Date of stamp set issue: 19.08.2020

57) Surfing in Jersey, a British Crown Dependency (BCD): A set if six stamps issued by Jersey Post featuring contemporary photographs taken by Jersey photographers: Date of Stamp Set issie: 18.05.2021

58) Dennis and Gnasher, United Kingdom: 70th Anniversary (1951-2021): A set of sis Stamps issued by Royal Mail, UK, featuring the popular comic strip: Date of Stamp Set issue: 01.07.2021

59) The Palace of Westminster, United Kingdom: 10th Anniversary molestone (1870-2020): Royal Mail UK has issued a set of Ten Stamps featuring the iconic Palace: Date/Year of Coin issue: 30.07.2020

60) Industrial Revolutions, United Kingdom: Royal Mail, UK has brought out a set of stamps featuring the Industrial Revolutions: Date of Stamp Set issue: 12.08.2021

61) Frances Hodgson Burnett and "The Secret Garden", Alderney, A British Crown Dependency (BCD): A set of six postage stamps issued by Guernsey Post on behalf of Aldernay Islands: Date of Stamp set issue: 01.09.2021

62) "75th Anniversary of MENSA" (1946-2021", Isle of Man, A British  Crown Dependency (BCD): A set of six stamps issued by the Isle of Man Post (IOMP): Date of Stamp Set issue: 01.10.2021

63) Non-Value Indicator (NVI) Definitive Stamps, United Kingdom (UK): Date of Stamps issue: 01.02.2022

64) "Heart of the Forest", Guernsey , A British Crown Dependency (BCD): Guernsey Post has brought out the first part of a Stamp quartet which takes inspiration from the "Love Paper" Global Campaign: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 09.02.2022

65) Harvest of the Sea, Jersey, A British Crown Dependency (BCD): Jersey Post has issued a set of six stamps depicting six different sea foods: Date/Year of Stamp set issue: 17.02.2022























Innovations in Science 50 Pence Coin Series:

Music Legends Coin Series:

1) "The Who", United Kingdom: The iconic Rock Group features on the latest "British Music Legends" Collector Coin Series issues from the Royal Mint UK: Date of Coin Release: 24.05.2021 

2) Music Giants III, QUEEN, UK: A comprehensive Coin and Stamps Combo issued by the Royal Mail UK in collaboration with the Queen Band and the Royal Mint, UK: Date of Coin & Stamp combo issue: 09.06.2020

3) "Rolling Stones", United Kingdom: "Music Legends Coin Series": Fifth Coin in the Series: Gold, Silver and Cupro-nickel Coins feature the timeless Rock Band: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

4) 50 Years of Pink Floyd: Two Commemorative Stamp sets (Presentation Sets) brought out by the Royal Mail, UK on 07.07.2016: 1) 50 Years of Pink Floyd: A set of six stamps issued, their most popular studio albums 2) Legendary Live Performances: A set of four stamps issued depicting four of their memorable tours

5) "Yellow Submarine", A song sung by the English Rock Band - "The Beatles" in 1966, Gibraltar: A 5 Pounds Silver Coin minted by the crown Mint features the iconic song sung by the legendary Rock Group: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

6) Iron Maiden (a Heavy Metal English Band), United Kingdom (UK): A set of eight stamps issued on the legendary Band by Royal Mail UK: Date of Stamp set issue: 12.01.2023

7) "Shirley Bassey", United Kingdom: "Music Legends Coin Series": Sixth Coin in the Series minted in Cupro-nickel, Gold and Silver features the timeless Diva who gave the title songs in three James Bond movies - "Diamonds ae Forever", "Moonraker" and Goldfinger": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

Links to "Great Engravers Coin Series":

1) "William Wyon", United Kingdom (UK): "Great Engravers Coin Series": First Coin in the Series features Wyon's Gothic Crown in Gold and Silver: Date/Year of Coin issue: 06.12.2021

2) "William Wyon", United Kingdom (UK): "Great Engravers Coin Series": Second Coin in the Series featuring the Obverse of Wyon's Gothic Crown in Gold and Silver: Date/Year of Coin issue: 02/2022 (with Date of issue marked as 2021)

3) "The Petition Crown", United Kingdom: "Master Engravers Coin Series": Thomas Simon's Crown Coin designed as a direct response to the newly restored King Charles II to consider his own work for use on English coinage: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

The World of David Walliams Coin Series:





 Posts on the UK Coins and Stamps:

"Tales of the Earth Coin Series": The Second Dinosaurs Collector Coin Series:

i) Prehistoric Temnodontosaurus, United Kingdom: "Tales of the earth Coin Series": First coin in the "Second Dinosaurs Collector Coin Series" features on Gold, Silver & Cupro-nickel 50 Pence Coin Variants: Date/Year of Coin issue: 25.02.2021 Variants

Myths & Legends Coin Series:

1) "ROBIN HOOD", United Kingdom: "Myths and Legends Coin Series": First Coin in the Series: Silver 2 UKP (2 Pounds) and Gold 100 UKP(100 Pounds) Bullion Coins issued by the Royal Mint UK featuring the famed/legendary Outlaw: Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) The Legend of Robin Hood, United Kingdom: Royal Mail, UK has issued a set of ten postage stamps depicting the legend of Robin Hood: Date of Stamp Set issue: 13.04.2023

3) "MERLIN", United Kingdom: "Myths and Legends Coin Series": Second Bullion Coin in the Series: Silver 2 UK Pounds & 5 UK Pounds and Gold 25 and 100 UK Pounds Bullion Coins and 5 Pounds Cupro-nickel issued by the Royal Mint UK featuring the legendary wizard: Year of Coin issue: 2023

A Tribute to the Life of Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022):

i) A Tribute to the Life of Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) featuring "The Royal Cipher", British Antarctic Territory (BAT), "Proclamation", South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (SG & SSI), "Double Portrait", Falkland Islands: Pobjoy Mint, UK has brought out a limited edition 3-Coin 50 Pence Set with Pearl Black Finish and Privy Mark: Year of Coin issue: 2022:

"The Queen's Beasts" Coin Series, UK issues:



"Tales of the Earth - Dinosauria" Coin Series, UK issues:

Links to some other interesting posts from the British Isles and British Overseas Territories/Dependencies:

Central Bank of Ireland issues:



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)




Bank of Ireland issues:


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






Inspirations from Scottish History (Clydesdale Bank 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/Overseas Territories:



3) Currency & Coinage of the Bailiwick of Guernsey











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




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



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: 24.07.2019‎32) 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

































Gold Sovereign Coins:
  



Silver Sovereign Coins:


British India Coinage:



3) Edward VII: King & Emperor  Coinage





5) The British Empire: A Case of Numismatic "Segregation": (Guest Post by Rahul Kumar)



 British Coinage:


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:



3) Coins commemorating London Olympics & Paralympics (2012)

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 Brixton Pound:

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