The government and treasury of Ascension have issued (22nd May) new crown coins marking the 80th anniversary of the initial outbreak of fighting, which ignited a world conflict that would involve countries across the globe.
As Europe witnessed the rise of the Third Reich of Germany, many predicted that war was inevitable
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Ascension: Moon landing’s 50th anniversary remembered with silver curved coin replicating lunar surface
The government and treasury of Ascension Island have issued (27th March) new silver commemorative crown coins to mark mankind’s most extraordinary achievement, the day Apollo 11 landed on the Moon. This amazing accomplishment was realised by NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, which is part of the United States Air Force
Ascension: New titanium crown coins feature colourful queen triggerfish
The government and treasury of Ascension have issued (4th January) new crown coins struck in both cupro-nickel and titanium which feature the queen triggerfish. The queen triggerfish (Balistes vetula) is a reef-dwelling triggerfish found in the Atlantic Ocean
Ascension: Royal wedding of HRH Prince Henry of Wales celebrated on latest crown coin
The government and treasury of Ascension Island have issued (22nd March) new crown coins which are in celebration of the wedding of His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales, commonly known as Prince Harry to his fiancé Megan Markle, which will occur on the 19th May at Windsor Chapel.
Prince Henry is the third grandson of HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the second son of HRH Charles, Prince of Wales, and the late Diana, Princess of Wales
Ascension: 70-ounce mega-sized silver coin celebrates an extraordinary royal anniversary
The government and treasury of Ascension Island have issued (14th November) an extraordinary tribute for the platinum wedding anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who reached this milestone today (20th November 2017). A 70-ounce silver Proof coin has been produced for the anniversary with a very limited mintage
Ascension Sapphire Jubilee crown marks Queen’s milestone royal anniversary
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The government and treasury of Ascension Island have issued (30th August) a new crown coin which marks a royal event not seen in anyone’s lifetime previously. The crown celebrates the 65th anniversary of reign (the Sapphire Jubilee) of HM Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne on the 6th February 1952 at the age of 25
Ascension Sapphire Jubilee crown marks Queen’s milestone royal anniversary
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The government and treasury of Ascension Island have issued (30th August) a new crown coin which marks a royal event not seen in anyone’s lifetime previously. The crown celebrates the 65th anniversary of reign (the Sapphire Jubilee) of HM Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne on the 6th February 1952 at the age of 25
Ascension Island: Gold and silver coins pay tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, 1961–1997
The government and treasury of Ascension Island have issued (15th August) new coins which pay tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, whose tragic death 20 years ago stunned the world and brought a nation into great mourning for a beloved member of the British royal family.
The coins are produced by the British Pobjoy Mint on behalf of the treasury of Ascension Island and are issued in pure gold, pure silver, and virenium with a special mother-of-pearl inlay
Ascension Island: Gold and silver coins pay tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, 1961–1997
The government and treasury of Ascension Island have issued (15th August) new coins which pay tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, whose tragic death 20 years ago stunned the world and brought a nation into great mourning for a beloved member of the British royal family.
The coins are produced by the British Pobjoy Mint on behalf of the treasury of Ascension Island and are issued in pure gold, pure silver, and virenium with a special mother-of-pearl inlay