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Gibraltar Passport - Black Coffee Mug

Gibraltar Passport - Black Coffee Mug

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Gibraltar Passport - Black Mug Design

The Gibraltar Passport design reproduces an official travel document cover in flat, confident colour, with the coat of arms at its centre.

Visual Elements & Composition

Burgundy fills most of the surface, roughly 85 percent of the palette, with gold picking out the heraldry and lettering. The layout is a rectangle held in strict order, and a shield sits within it as the focal point. Around the shield, the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom is rendered with its lion rampant, unicorn and Tudor crown. The text is set in clean capitals: UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, GIBRALTAR, EUROPEAN UNION, DIEU ET MON DROIT and PASSPORT. Nothing is decorative for its own sake. Every element belongs to the document.

Meaning & Symbolism

The design takes its subject from the passport issued to people connected with Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory on the southern tip of Spain. The motto DIEU ET MON DROIT, "God and my right," is the traditional motto of the British monarchy, and the lion and unicorn are its supporters. The EUROPEAN UNION wording points to the document's place in European travel. Taken together, the artwork is a compact statement of citizenship, borders and the formal business of crossing them. Its modern flat-vector style gives an old institutional motif a crisp, contemporary finish.

Made for the Hand

A mug is turned slowly as it is drunk from, so the passport cover reveals itself a section at a time. The shield comes round to face you, then the lettering slides past as the mug moves. The handle sits opposite the main emblem, so the coat of arms stays in view while you hold it. Burgundy and gold read clearly at close range, which suits a design that rewards a second look while the coffee cools.

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Glossy black ceramic mugs in two practical sizes — 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml). Comfortable C-handle, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and manufactured to be lead- and BPA-free. Note: printed blacks may read slightly different from the mug’s base color.

These mugs are made from solid ceramic with a glossy glaze that gives a deep, even surface for printing. Sublimation printing embeds ink into the glaze so artwork sits smoothly on the mug rather than simply sitting on top — that means better resistance to fading and scratching during normal use.

They’re available in the classic 11-ounce size for everyday black coffee and tea, and a larger 15-ounce cup if you like extra room for milk, foam or a long pour. The C-shaped handle is wide enough for a secure grip and balances the mug well when full.

  • Material: 100% ceramic with a high-gloss finish for punchy, saturated results.
  • Sizes: 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml) — choose your routine size.
  • Printing: sublimation process fuses color into the glaze for durable imagery.
  • Safety: lead- and BPA-free; meets common food-contact safety standards.
  • Design note: very dark artwork and the mug’s black base can produce subtle shade differences — add a thin lighter outline to ensure contrast if needed.

These mugs are at home in the kitchen, on the office desk, or tucked into a morning routine. They work for espresso shots, pour-overs, oat-milk lattes — you name it. The larger size is handy when you want a second cup’s worth without a refill.

  1. Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
  2. Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
  3. Gifting: packs well (wrap with a soft layer) and pairs nicely with coffee beans, tea tins, or a small box of biscuits.

Practical tip: for very dark designs, try a thin light border or a small margin so the artwork reads cleanly against the black ceramic.

These mugs are both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but gentle habits extend the life of the print. We recommend dishwasher use on the top rack and milder cycles when possible.

Hand-washing is the friendliest option: warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool, harsh scouring pads, or blasting with extremely hot industrial cycles. And a quick reminder — don’t microwave an empty mug.

Two sizes: 11 oz (approx. 330 ml) and 15 oz (approx. 440 ml). The smaller cup is the familiar, everyday size; the larger one is for fuller pours and extra-creamy drinks.

Each mug’s mouth and height are proportioned so they’re easy to drink from and easy to clean. If you’re pairing with saucers or nesting in cabinets, expect the 15 oz to be slightly wider and taller than the 11 oz.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz 15 oz
Height (in) 3.86 4.72
Diameter (in) 3.35 3.35
Diameter with handle (in) 4.72 5.12

Note: dimensions are nominal — small production tolerances may apply. If you need precise fitment (e.g., for nested storage or custom packaging), please allow a small margin.