Saint Helena Coins
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€ | 0,83£ |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital city | Jamestown |
| ISO2 | SH |
| ISO3 | SHN |
| Catalogued coins | 11 |
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It is now part of the United Kingdom coins.
The most valuable coins
The most valuable Saint Helena coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins 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
25 pence (Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II)
1 pound (Snow leopard)
50 pence (Visit of Prince Andrew)
1 crown (25th Coronation Anniversary)
25 pence (Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana)
25 pence (80th Anniversary of the Birth of the Queen Mother)
1 pound (Shekel de Tiro)
25 pence (300th Anniversary of St. Helena)
1 pound (One and the lion)
1 pound (Athena's Owl)
1 pound (Cybele and her lions)
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