Description: 2022 £1 St. Helena Una & The Lion 1 oz 999 GOLD GILDED Silver PROOF Coin with The highly popular St Helena Una and the Lion series returns in 2022 with a modern reinterpretation of a classic theme. Celebrating the heroine Una, an iconic symbol of beauty and honour, and her majestic protector – the lion, the 2022 Una & the Lion features a beautiful new design by engraver Glyn Davies. His elegant, determined Una and the powerful but poised lion sit facing each other, staring deeply into each others eyes as they ponder their next move, seeming to communicate their thoughts, hopes and fears through their held gaze. His modern retelling of this ancient bond captures all the grace, courage and trust of the original story of this brave princess and the mighty beast at her side. * This 2022 Una and the Lion coin is an East India Company product. * Third release of the Una and the Lion Silver bullion series from The East India Company. * 38.60 mm diameter * Each coin contains 1 troy ounce .999 pure silver struck in proof finish with selective gold plating * Individual coins come in a capsule inside a box with a COA. * The coin is minted with a GOLD GILDED proof finish. * The coin is issued as legal tender of Saint Helena, with a face value of one pound. * The coin will ship in its original Mint package. * Limited mintage of 1000 coins worldwide. Breathtaking Rendition of Una and the Lion Obverse: The obverse features a right facing depiction of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with the famed Royal Diamond Diadem created for King George IV in 1820 upon her head. Surrounding inscriptions include "ELIZABETH II," "D.G. REGINA F.D.," "ST. HELENA" and "1 POUND." This likeness of Great Britain's longest reigning monarch was designed in 2015 by acclaimed British sculptor Jody Clark. Reverse: A picturesque scene illustrating Princess Una in silent communication with her lion companion appears on the reverse. The guardian and his princess are gilded, exquisitely contrasting against the silver stylized sun and trailing vines in the background. The image frame contains the inscriptions "UNA AND THE LION," the year of issue "2022," and the East India Company's "EIC" Mint mark. Exquisite Silver Proof Coin This selectively gilded 1 oz. Silver 2022 Saint Helena Una and The Lion proof coin is availablet in magnificent GEM Proof condition. The ungraded coin features a beautifully executed strike, exceptionally finished surfaces and fantastic eye appeal. The silver £1 coin will arrive in its original Mint branded display case, encapsulated and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. **** Make sure to click “See other items” under Seller information to view more interesting items and great deals, along with some extremely rare and hard to find treasures! **** Thank you
Price: 169.95 CAD
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
End Time: 2024-02-14T10:39:42.000Z
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Composition: Silver
Strike Type: Proof
Fineness: 0.999
Grade: Ungraded
Precious Metal Content per Unit: 1 oz
Brand/Mint: The East India Company
Certification: Uncertified
Brand: Una & The Lion
Coin: Una & The Lion
Year: 2022
Country/Region of Manufacture: British Indian Ocean Territory
Unit Quantity: 1 pound
Total Precious Metal Content: 1 oz