2016-02-27 Sat

The ferocious and powerful great white shark will feature on the Pobjoy Mint’s newest colourful titanium coin issued on behalf of the British Virgin Islands government. An Uncirculated copper-nickel dollar and a Proof .925 fine silver $5 coin with the design are also available.

The great white shark can be found in the coastal waters of all the major oceans which can live for 70 years or more. It has no natural predators other than the orca. Its unique colour makes the shark difficult for prey to spot, because it breaks up the shark’s outline when seen from the side. From above, the darker shade blends with the sea, and from below, the shark’s silhouette against the sunlight is minimized.

The reverse of the coins shows an underwater scene with a central image of a great white shark. The obverses carry an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II exclusive to the Pobjoy Mint.