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From 1991 to 1997, the Gibraltar Government released an annual coin depicting a different beautiful pedigreed canine to the delight of dog lovers and coin collectors everywhere. As legal tender, every coin bears on its obverse a fine effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse displays a superbly detailed relief of the star canine for that year. Unless otherwise stated, the coins are made of CuNi (Cupro Nickel) in a Brilliant Uncirculated minting, which gives them amazingly fine detail on the shiny finish.
Each of the coins also features the title "Royal" featured on the coin. The Royal (or Ryal) coin had been missing from British coinage for over 350 years, following the efforts of Cromwell's Roundheads to purge all traces of anything bearing the title "Royal". The Government of Gibraltar decided to rectify this omission by introducing an entirely new set of coins, to be known as "Royals". These Royal Dog coins are extremely popular with dog enthusiasts around the world! We have a limited quantity of each of these coins available.
| Gibraltar - 1997 Yorkshire Terrier Dog Coin | |
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This coin is the seventh and last of the series, and it has a beautiful Yorkshire Terrier ("Yorkie") dog on the back and a picture of Queen Elizabeth II on the front. This coin is CuNi (Cupro Nickel) in a Brilliant Uncirculated minting. The contrast in the photo at left was enhanced to show the striking coin detail. |
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The Yorkie dog is also available in a limited edition Copper-Nickel Proof coin. This coin is made from Cupro-Nickel (CuNi) and is Proof quality. The result is a very beautiful coin that comes in an attractive presentation case.
Proof coins have the coin
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polished to a deep mirror finish prior to the coin being
"struck". Then, the
coin is struck multiple times so that the raised areas have a pleasant
frosted appearance. This is Cupro-Nickel (not silver) and, as a result, is very rare as
this particular coin is one of an extremely limited edition of 250. |
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| Gibraltar - 1995 Collie Dog Coin | |
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This coin is the fifth of the series, and it has a beautiful Collie Dog on
the back and a picture of Queen Elizabeth II on the front.
The Collie is a courageous and handsome breed whose origins are believed to date back to the Roman occupation of Britain and the introduction of sheep rearing. Certainly the harsh winter conditions of the border countries between Scotland and England called for a hardy, quick-witted dog who could be relied upon to defend the flock at all times. In 1860, while on holiday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, Queen Victoria became enchanted with these hardworking sheepdogs, and introduced the breed to the royal kennels. Having found Royal favor, the Collie rose to the canine aristocracy, and gained widespread popularity throughout the world. This fame and popularity was heightened by a rise to stardom in the highly successful "Lassie" films and television show. This coin is CuNi (Cupro Nickel) in a Brilliant Uncirculated minting. The contrast in the photo at left was enhanced to show the striking coin detail. Sorry - Copper-Nickel Coin is Out Of Stock |
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This coin is also available in Cupro-Nickel (CuNi) that is Proof quality. The result is a very beautiful coin that comes in an attractive presentation case. ** Edition Limited to 250 Coins ** Proof coins have the coin
background
polished to a deep mirror finish prior to the coin being
"struck". Then, the
coin is struck multiple times so that the raised areas have a pleasant
frosted appearance. This is Cupro-Nickel (not silver) and, as a
result, is very rare as this particular coin is one of an extremely
limited edition of 250 pieces. |
| Gibraltar - 1994 Pekingese Coin | |
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This coin is
the fourth of the series, and it has a beautiful Pekingese Dog on the back and a
picture of Queen Elizabeth II on the front.
"Records of the Pekingese go back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907) in China. In ancient times the breed was held in great esteem. The very oldest strains of dogs could only be owned and bred by members of the Imperial family; in fact, the theft of a Pekingese was punishable by death. Carvings of Pekingese made of ivory and other precious materials were passed down from generation to generation. Pekingese were known in China as the Lion Dog, Sun Dog and Sleeve Dog. From these names, we can infer that characteristics that are important to breeders today were apparently meaningful even in ancient times. The Lion Dog had a massive front, heavy mane and tapering hindquarters. The Sun Dog was named for its beautiful, golden-red coat. And the tiny Sleeve Dog was so-called because it could be carried inside its owner's voluminous sleeves. The breed was introduced to the Western world after the Imperial Palace in Peking was looted by British troops in 1860. According to legend, many Chinese sacrificed their Pekingese rather than see them fall into British hands. However, five dogs were found alive in the residence of the Emperor's aunt, who took her own life. One, a fawn-and-white parti-color Pekingese, was later presented to Queen Victoria. Pekingese were not exhibited in Britain until 1893, when Mrs. Loftus Allen exhibited a specimen at Chester. The two dogs that are considered pillars of the British Stud Book are Ah Cum and Mimosa, who were followed by a large black-and-tan specimen named Boxer (because he was obtained by Major Gwayne during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900). Boxer had a docked tail, and therefore was never exhibited. Nevertheless, he undoubtedly did more for the breed in the early part of the century than any other Pekingese. The Pekingese was first registered by the American Kennel Club in 1906. It quickly took hold of the American fancy, and the Pekingese Club of America became a member club of the AKC in 1909. The transplantation of the Pekingese to Western soil has not altered its personality, which typically combines dignity with an endearing though exasperating stubborn streak. Independent and regal in every gesture, the Pekingese is not an average lap dog. It is aloof around strangers but affectionate and fun-loving with members of its own family. It is stalwart, but never aggressive. Pekingese have plenty of stamina - much more, in fact, than many of the larger breeds." From "The Complete DOG BOOK" 19th edition / Copyright © 1997 by the American Kennel Club. All rights reserved. This coin is CuNi (Cupro Nickel) in a Brilliant Uncirculated minting. The contrast in the photo at left was enhanced to show the striking coin detail. |
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This coin is also available in Cupro-Nickel (CuNi) that is Proof quality. The result is a very beautiful coin that comes in an attractive presentation case. ** Edition Limited to 250 Coins ** Proof coins have the coin
background
polished to a deep mirror finish prior to the coin being
"struck". Then, the
coin is struck multiple times so that the raised areas have a pleasant
frosted appearance. This is Cupro-Nickel (not silver) and, as a
result, is very rare as this particular coin is one of an extremely
limited edition of 250 pieces. |
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| Gibraltar - 1993 Dachshund Dog Coin | |
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This coin is the third of the series, and it has a beautiful Dachshund dog on the back and a picture of Queen Elizabeth II on the front. This coin is made from Cupro-Nickel (CuNi) and is Proof quality. The result is a very beautiful coin that comes in an attractive presentation case.
Proof coins have the coin
background
polished to a deep mirror finish prior to the coin being
"struck". Then, the
coin is struck multiple times so that the raised areas have a pleasant
frosted appearance. This is Cupro-Nickel (not silver) and, as a
result, is very rare as this particular coin is one of an extremely
limited edition of 250 pieces. |
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