Saint Helena Coin List
The St. Helena Pound is the official currency of St. Helena, Ascension and Tristan de Acuna, British Overseas Territories. This currency is pegged to the pound sterling in a parity relationship and circulates alongside United Kingdom banknotes and coins.
Monetary History
Prior to the introduction of the St. Helena pound, the island used a variety of currencies, including British sterling and local coins issued by the East India Company. In 1976, the St. Helena pound was established as the official currency, although it continued to maintain its parity with the British pound sterling.
Numismatic milestones
St. Helena has issued several commemorative coins over the years, including a series dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte, who was exiled on the island. In 2002, a special £5 coin was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the island's discovery. Also, in 2017, St. Helena issued its first gold coin, celebrating the 270th anniversary of Napoleon's birth.
| Country | Saint Helena |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Saint Helena pound (SHP) |
| 1€ | £0.85 |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital city | Jamestown |
| ISO2 | SH |
| ISO3 | SHN |
| Catalogued coins | 11 |
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It is now part of the United Kingdom old coins.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Saint Helena coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
Santa Helena | 25 pence (300th Anniversary of St. Helena)
Santa Helena | 25 pence (Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II)
Santa Helena | 1 crown (25th Coronation Anniversary)
Santa Helena | 25 pence (80th Anniversary of the Birth of the Queen Mother)
Santa Helena | 25 pence (Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana)
Santa Helena | 50 pence (Visit of Prince Andrew)
Santa Helena | 1 pound (Athena's Owl)
Santa Helena | 1 pound (Shekel de Tiro)
Santa Helena | 1 pound (Cybele and her lions)
Santa Helena | 1 pound (One and the lion)
Santa Helena | 1 pound (Snow leopard)
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