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The States of Alderney are issuing commemorative coins in order to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Mini. These coins will delight all car lovers, particularly those who have owned a Mini and those that still own one today. This collection features four different designs as follows: The Revolutionary Mini In the mid 1950s, due to fuel shortages and the re-introduction of petrol rati...
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This year sees the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War, which is likely to be the last major anniversary to be witnessed by those who fought so bravely between 1914 and 1918. To commemorate this historic milestone, the Royal Mint has produced three 22 carat gold coins for the issuing authority of Alderney, presented in one case as a three-coin set.The reverses of the three coins...
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This year sees the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War, which is likely to be the last major anniversary to be witnessed by those who fought so bravely between 1914 and 1918. To commemorate this historic milestone, the Royal Mint has produced a sterling silver coin, for the issuing authority of Alderney.Strict worldwide issue limit of just 150
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On 24 October 2003 Concorde made its final flight and to mark five years since Concorde was decommissioned the Royal Mint has produced a limited-edition gold proof £5 coin for the issuing authority of Alderney. Designed by The Royal Mint Engraving Team, the reverse of the coin shows Concorde enclosed within a pattern of concentric circles representative of the sonic boom produced when ...
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On 24 October 2003 Concorde made its final flight and to mark five years since Concorde was decommissioned the Royal Mint has produced a limited-edition gold proof £1 coin for the issuing authority of Alderney. Designed by The Royal Mint Engraving Team, the reverse of the coin shows Concorde enclosed within a pattern of concentric circles representative of the sonic boom produced when she exce...
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On 24 October 2003 Concorde made its final flight and to mark five years since Concorde was decommissioned the Royal Mint has produced a limited-edition silver proof £10 coin for the issuing authority of Alderney. Designed by The Royal Mint Engraving Team, the reverse of the coin shows Concorde enclosed within a pattern of concentric circles representative of the sonic boom produced when...
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Affectionately known as `The People's Princess`, Diana, Princess of Wales worked tirelessly throughout her all too brief life for many worthy causes. Her unfaltering kindness and compassion to those around her, particularly the sick, the young and those in need, placed her firmly in the nation` heart. As a lasting testament to this unique woman, the States of Alderney, in conjunction with the ...
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On the 20th November, 2007, Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will be celebrating 60 years of marriage. To mark this momentous occasion, the States of Alderney, in conjunction with the Royal Mint, have issued 4 stunning designs, which also form part of a twelve coin Channel Island Collection.
A Family Wedding Portrait This detailed design depicts a family w...
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Especially produced for those with an interest in the History of the British Monarchy, this superb collection covers two of the most colourful and interesting dynasties in British History - namely the Tudors and the Stuarts. Covering a time frame of 229 years, the history for this period includes Civil Wars, the founding of the Church of England and many other captivating events in British Histor...
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For the discerning collector interested in the British monarchy this superb set of silver proof crowns is unmissable. Celebrating one of the most colourful dynasties in British history - The Tudors - the five five-pound crowns in the set are struck from sterling silver to The Royal Mint's uncompromising Proof standard.Each crown is plated in .999 fine gold, the lustre of which is the p...
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For the discerning collector interested in the British monarchy this superb set of silver proof crowns is unmissable. Celebrating one of the most colourful dynasties in British history, The Stuarts, the seven £5 crowns in the set are struck from sterling silver to the Royal Mint's uncompromising Proof standard.Each crown is plated in .999 fine gold, the lustre of which is the perfect complem...
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On the 21st April 1926, Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born. In June 1953, she was crowned Queen of England. This year, to join in the celebrations of Her Majesty`s 80th Birthday, the States of Alderney issued the following memorable designs.
Four Effigies Design The coin design was designed by Michael Guilfoyle and incorporates the four cameos of Queen Elizabeth II by Gillick, Ma...
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The States of Alderney have issued coins, in conjunction with Guernsey and Jersey, in order to celebrate Great Britons.
The definition of a Great Briton obviously varies according to individual preference. However, this collection has aimed to select individuals who have contributed from different fields of society, including the Arts, Literature, Politics, Engineering and the British Royalty...
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The States of Alderney have issued commemorative coins in order to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Introduction of the first Victoria Cross Medal. The issue forms part of an 18 coin collection for the Channel Islands, with 6 designs being issued by Alderney.
Designs for Alderney are: Charles Lucas; Henry Ramage; Ernest Alvia Smith; Stanley Hollis; Geoffrey Keyes and Daniel Laidlow. A...
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This coin was issued to celebrate the 21st Birthday of His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales (otherwise known as Prince Harry).
This is the first coin featuring the Prince ever to be minted and, like those issued for his brother Prince William's 21st birthday, have proved to be popular with collectors and members of the public alike.
The design, by Robert Elderton, is taken from an of...
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The Channel Islands were the only part of the British Isles to come under German Occupation. During the five years of occupation, some Islanders were evacuated from the Islands whilst many others remained, suffering great hardship.
On the morning of the 9th May, 1945, much to the relief of the Islanders, the announcement was made that the occupying forces had surrendered. Liberation Day has ...
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The Battle of Trafalgar, so called because the nearest point of land was Cape Trafalgar on the Spanish Coast, took place on the 21st October, 1805. This British victory ended many years of sea battles with France and Spain and ensured British naval supremacy. However, the victory celebrations were marred by the death of the hero of the Battle, Admiral Lord Nelson. Battle of Trafalgar - £1 Gold Coi...
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In the early hours of 6th June 1944, the first troops set sail from the many departure points around the coast of Britain, heading for Piccadilly Circus, a position in the middle of the English Channel so named because of the anticipated heavy traffic.
Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword, the five Normandy beaches spanning a 50-mile front between Le Havre and Cherbourg, were the allotted targets ...
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2004 marked the 200th anniversary of the first locomotive to run on rails, designed by Richard Trevithick, in the midst of the Industrial Revolution. The issue dated 2004 and 2005 is designed to capture the age as a whole, combining famous locomotive such as the Rocket, with the history of the great pre-British Rail companies, and their development, alongside everyday scenes that took place duri...
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These were the first coins from the Royal Mint bearing Prince Williams image, and were released for sale on his Birthday, Saturday 21st June 2003. Obverse - Raphael Maklouf's portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Reverse - a portrait of Prince William modelled by David Cornell, from photographs taken by George Bodnar. ...
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The States of Alderney has released coins to commemorate the final transatlantic flight of Concorde made on 24 October 2003.
For three decades the supersonic aircraft has fascinated people around the world, and it was a sad day when British Airways and Air France announced that she would be permanently grounded from autumn 2003, bringing to an end a significant chapter of the history of aviatio...
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This set of commemorative coins celebrates the History of the Royal Navy, featuring famous ships and naval leaders. The issue commenced towards the end of 2003 and finished in 2005 to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar.
There are six available designs which feature the following:
The Mary Rose
Alfred the Great
HMS Revenge
Viscount Samuel Hood
HMS Warspite
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This coin marks the 150th anniversary of the death of the Duke of Wellington, a great military leader and statesman. His reputation had been assured by his victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815. The victory not only marked the end of Napoleon's military adventures, but brought peace to Europe for the next hundred years.
Queen Victoria spoke for the nation when she sadly r...
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On 6th February 1952, the 25-year old Princess Elizabeth unexpectedly became Queen, yet at this relatively young age she was well prepared for the serious task ahead.
Obverse Raphael Maklouf's portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Reverse: Designed by Marcel Canioni, this coin features the hilt of the Sword of State with the Royal Standard, representing the Queen` position of head of...
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This issue is to celebrate the charity work that The Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fund has continued to carry out since her untimely death in 1997. The Fund will benefit from royalties on coin sales. Obverse: The obverse of the coins shows Raphael Maklouf's portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Reverse: The £5 crown is available in Cupro-nickel and Silver and features Diana receiving a...
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75 years ago, on 21 April 1926, Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born. Today, as Queen, she presides over a hugely different nation from the one she was born into that spring day in 1926.
Obverse: The obverse of the coin shows Raphael Maklouf's portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Reverse: The design by David Cornell depicts the Queen in informal attire, framed by detailed eng...
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Coins issued in honour of the Queen Mother who celebrated her one hundredth birthday on Friday 4th August 2000.
Obverse: Raphael Maklouf's portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Reverse: The coin provides a unique tribute marking an occasion in the long life of a very special member of the Royal Family. Born the ninth of ten children Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon grew up to capture the hea...
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1999 marked the 125th anniversary of his birth and the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II. The year 2000 was also the 100th anniversary of Sir Winston Churchill becoming an MP and his 60th anniversary of becoming Prime Minister.
Obverse: Raphael Maklouf's portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Reverse: The portrait by British artist Tony Hansard captures the familiar prof...
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Obverse: Raphael Maklouf's portrait of Her Majesty the Queen
Reverse: The path of the eclipse as it passes over Europe -
centrally frosted with gold colour rays around...
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Obverse: Raphael Maklouf's portrait of Her Majesty the Queen
Reverse: A typical royal 'walkabout' scene
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Obverse: Raphael Maklouf's portrait of Her Majesty the Queen
Reverse: Coronation Coach with the Union Flag and the Alderney Flag, designed by John Savage
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Obverse: Raphael Maklouf's portrait of Her Majesty the Queen
Reverse: A Norman longship...
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Obverse: Raphael Maklouf's portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Reverse: Cameo portrait by Michael Rizzello, surrounded by pearls & offset by Glamis roses
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This was Alderney's first ever currency issue.
Obverse Raphael Maklouf's portrait of Her Majesty the Queen
Reverse: The Alderney Crest of a lion rampant surrounded by thrift...
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