2022 | |
Brilliant Uncirculated | |
New | |
999 | |
Saint Helena | |
East India Company |
5 oz | |
65 |
Out of stock
Description
2022 St Helena The Queen’s Virtues: Victory Angel 5oz Silver Coin
The 2022 St Helena The Queen’s Virtues ‘Victory’ 5oz Silver Coin is the first design in a series celebrating Queen Elizabeth II, and inspired by the six Queen’s Virtues – Victory, Truth, Justice, Charity, Courage, and Constancy.
The coin features the Winged Angel of Victory, holding in her hand a Victors Palm – an ancient symbol for victory, triumph and peace.
The obverse of the coin bears a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, with the weight and fineness, year-date, and monetary denomination also detailed.
- Each coin weighs 5 Troy Ounces and is struck in 999.0 Fine Silver.
- Manufactured by The East India Company.
- Bullion finish coin.
- Official legal tender of Saint Helena.
- Diameter: 65mm.
- First of 6 in the Queen’s Virtues coin series.
- Coin is supplied in a protective coin capsule.
Other Information
The Queen’s Virtues are the principles founded by Queen Victoria and carried forward by Queen Elizabeth II. The core virtues are Victory, Truth, Justice, Charity, Courage and Constancy. The Queen’s six virtues were first presented on the Victoria Memorial, situated outside of Buckingham Palace.
The first coin in this series represents Victory, one of the most prominent virtues a Monarch can hold. Victory is a key element in both Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. Victory signals the end of the conflict and a celebration of peace.