The Pobjoy Mint has struck coins for dozens of smaller territories and dependencies since the 1970s, operating as a private mint in Surrey that holds contracts where official national mints have no interest or capacity. This piece commemorates the 80th birthday of Elizabeth II, born April 21, 1926 — the same year the British General Strike paralyzed the country for nine days in May.
The Pobjoy Mint has struck coins for dozens of smaller territories and dependencies since the 1970s, operating as a private mint in Surrey that holds contracts where official national mints have no interest or capacity. This piece commemorates the 80th birthday of Elizabeth II, born April 21, 1926 — the same year the British General Strike paralyzed the country for nine days in May.