Alderney's oversized silver issues of this period were produced by the Pobjoy Mint under license from the island's administration, which — as a Crown dependency separate from both Guernsey and the UK — holds the right to issue its own coinage. The 1000g format was essentially a bullion trophy piece aimed squarely at the collector market, with no pretense of circulation.
William's 21st birthday in June 2003 prompted a wave of commemorative issues across British territories. Alderney was among the more aggressive issuers.
Alderney's oversized silver issues of this period were produced by the Pobjoy Mint under license from the island's administration, which — as a Crown dependency separate from both Guernsey and the UK — holds the right to issue its own coinage. The 1000g format was essentially a bullion trophy piece aimed squarely at the collector market, with no pretense of circulation.
William's 21st birthday in June 2003 prompted a wave of commemorative issues across British territories. Alderney was among the more aggressive issuers.