Silver coin Saint Helena (Great Britain) 2023 – Saint George defeats the dragon

Saint Helena is a small island in the South Atlantic Ocean that is part of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. The island’s currency is the Saint Helena pound, fixed at parity with the pound sterling. The island has allowed some private mints to issue coins under its jurisdiction in various sizes, including the popular silver ounce format (1 ounce of silver), usually in denominations of £1.

The obverse of the coin depicts the uncrowned head of King Charles III facing left. In small letters on the truncation of the neck, the artist’s initials: GD (for Glyn Davis). Around the legend of the monarch, followed by the denomination and date of issue: CHARLES III D G REX F D ST. ELENA 1 POUND 2023. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith, Saint Helena.

The reverse of the coin depicts Saint George on horseback, facing left, wearing a feathered helmet and cloak, holding a spear in both hands, pointing at a dragon raising its head. Around on the right is the name of the designer W. Wyon (William Wyon). In the lower left margin is the mint mark EIC of the East India Company.

Silver – 999

Total weight – 31.1 grams

Quality – Proof

Denomination – 1 pound sterling

Packaging – capsule, case with numbered certificate of authenticity

Circulation – 2,000 pieces