1 Pound (Napoleon I's death) – Saint Helena

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 200th Anniversary of the death of Napoleon I on the island of Saint Helena

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: Saint Helena

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound sterling

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 1,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Silver weight: 31.07 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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flip

REVERSE ↑

References

Numista: #336569

Value

Bullion value: $90.27

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II effigy.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II · D · G · REGINA · F · D · ST. HELENA

1 POUND · 2021

Translation:

Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith, St. Helena.

1 Pound, 2021.

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Jody Clark

Reverse

Description:

Napoleon’s “N” monogram, encircled by a laurel wreath with a crown and orb, sits on a field of bees—his chosen symbol of immortality, connecting his dynasty to ancient French royalty. The outer edge bears his name, life dates, and a bee flanking the East India Company mint mark.

Inscription:

NAPOLÉON BONAPARTE

1769 - 1821

EIC

Translation:

NAPOLEON BONAPARTE

1769 - 1821

EIC

Script: Latin

Languages: French, English