For its 2026 issue, The Tower Mint’s Pitcairn Islands HMS Bounty Series adds a special commemorative privy mark created just for this release. To honor what would have been the 100th birthday of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, each coin in the 2026 HMS Bounty Series includes a QEII 100 privy mark on the obverse. This mark is positioned to the right of the portrait of His Majesty King Charles III and appears on all coins in the series for the year. Right now, 2026 1/2 oz Pitcairn Islands Silver Bounty Coins are available at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective plastic flip!
• 3rd coin in the Pitcairn Islands HMS Bounty Series!
• Distinctive QEII 100 privy!
• Limited mintage of only 10,000 coins!
• Contains 1/2 troy oz of .999 pure silver in BU condition.
• Bears a face value of 50 Cents backed by the Pitcairn Islands.
• The obverse features King Charles III.
• On the reverse is the HMS Bounty.

Each 2026 1/2 oz Pitcairn Islands Silver Bounty Coin is offered in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and comes housed in a protective plastic flip. Coins from the 2026 HMS Bounty Series are marked with a special privy celebrating the 100th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, making this release stand out within the ongoing collection.

Pitcairn Island’s history is closely tied to the story of the HMS Bounty and the mutiny that took place aboard the ship. After the mutineers reached the remote island, they established a small settlement that has continued through generations. Many current residents are descendants of the original settlers and their Tahitian companions, with family names such as Christian, Young, and Quintal still common today. This blend of English and Polynesian heritage has shaped a distinct local culture that remains central to life on the island.

The obverse of the 2026 Pitcairn Islands Silver Bounty Coin showcases a left-facing portrait of King Charles III. Created by artist Glyn Davies, this uncrowned effigy represents the monarch in a clean and modern style. Positioned beside the portrait is the QEII 100 privy mark, which recognizes one hundred years since the birth of Queen Elizabeth II and adds historical meaning to the design.

On the reverse of the 2026 1/2 oz Silver Bounty Coin is a detailed image of the HMS Bounty itself. After the mutiny led by Fletcher Christian, the ship was sailed to Pitcairn Island, where it was eventually burned to avoid detection. The community that formed afterward remained isolated for nearly two decades. The story of the HMS Bounty has since inspired books, films, and ongoing discussion about authority, loyalty, and leadership.

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