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The British Antarctic Territory Currency
To commemorate the Centenary of Granting of Letters Patent in 2008, the British Antarctic Territory has issued its first ever legal tender commemorative coins. The first silver coin was recently struck at a formal striking ceremony at the Pobjoy Mint. It was also attended by representatives of the Government of the BAT, the British Antarctic Survey, Scott Polar Research Institute, BAS Club and the UKAHT. A BAT Currency Ordinance of 1990 makes provision for coinage for the Territory.
The coins are available in cupro-nickel and sterling silver versions in £2 denominations. Both coins feature the BAT crest on the reverse and HM effigy on the obverse. The sterling silver version comes in a presentation case with a certificate of authenticity signed by the Administrator of the BAT. Although the coins are legal tender within the Territory they will appeal mainly to collectors and Antarctic tourists.
Cupro-nickel coin £14
Sterling Silver coin £45
Shown below are Taya Pobjoy, Director of Pobjoy Mint, and Philippa Foster Back, Chairman of the Trust. Philippa is holding the silver coin recently struck at a formal striking ceremony at the Mint. It was also attended by representatives of the Government of the BAT, the British Antarctic Survey, Scott Polar Research Institute, BAS Club and the UKAHT.
How to buy
For more information on particular items click on the links above then contact us with your order. In the UK please add the following postage: 1-3 items add £2, then an add an extra 50p per extra item.
Outside the UK contact us and we will let you know the postage.
 Cheque: Please send your order with a sterling cheque payable for the appropriate amount: Antarctic Heritage Limited, Kingcoed Farm, Usk, NP15 1DS, UK
 Credit card: Email us on info@ukaht.org with your order and then telephone +44 1291 690305 with your credit card details
 Paypal: Email us on info@ukaht.org with your order and we will send you a Paypal invoice.
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