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Saint Helena and Ascencion Coins

St. Helena and Ascension are British overseas territories that share a common monetary history. These remote islands in the South Atlantic have had an interesting numismatic evolution, going through different monetary systems until reaching their current currency.

Current currency in circulation

Currently, the official currency on St. Helena and Ascension is the St. Helena pound, which is at par with the British pound sterling. This currency was introduced in 1976 and is divided into 100 pence. Coins in circulation include denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 10, 20 and 50 pence, as well as £1 and £2. Banknotes are issued in £5, £10 and £20 denominations. The Bank of St. Helena is responsible for the issuance and control of this currency.

Monetary history and relevant facts

Prior to the introduction of the St. Helena pound, these islands used various currencies throughout their history. During the 19th century, British coins and coins from other colonies circulated. In 1821, a special copper coin was issued for St. Helena, which was used until the middle of the 19th century. A numismatic highlight occurred in 1984, when a commemorative 25 pence coin was minted to celebrate the 150th anniversary of St. Helena's status as a British colony. In addition, in 2002, a special series of coins was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of Ascension Island.

Country Saint Helena and Ascencion
Flag
Coin Saint Helena pound (SHP)
1€ 0,83£
Continent Africa
Capital city Jamestown
ISO2 SH
ISO3 SHN
Catalogued coins 46

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It is now part of the United Kingdom coins.

The most valuable coins

The most valuable Saint Helena and Ascencion coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

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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.

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1 penny

FO#15905 KM#1
Price: 0,25€
Year: 1984
Weight: 3,60 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 20,32 mm
Edge: Smooth

10 pence

FO#15152 KM#4
Price: 3,00€
Year: 1984
Weight: 11,32 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 28,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

2 pence (Magnetica)

FO#18685 KM#12a
Price: 3,00€ - 3,95€
Year: 1998-2022
Weight: 7,12 g
Composition: Copper plated steel
Diameter: 25,90 mm
Edge: Smooth

50 pence

FO#19824 KM#5
Price: 3,00€
Year: 1984
Weight: 13,50 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 30,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

50 pence (Prince Andrew's royal wedding to Sarah Ferguson)

FO#23598 KM#7a
Year: 1986
Weight: 28,28 g
Composition: Silver (0,925)
Diameter: 38,60 mm
Edge: Ribbed

2 pounds (90th anniversary of the birth of the Queen Mother)

FO#23592 KM#11
Price: 12,50€
Year: 1990
Weight: 28,28 g
Composition: Copper-nickel-aluminium
Diameter: 38,60 mm
Edge: Ribbed

50 pence (50th anniversary of the Normandy Landings)

FO#23595 KM#3P
Year: 1994
Weight: 56,56 g
Composition: Silver (0,925)
Diameter: 38,60 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1 penny (Magnetica)

FO#15394 KM#13a
Price: 0,96€
Year: 1997-2006
Weight: 3,50 g
Composition: Copper plated steel
Diameter: 20,28 mm
Edge: Smooth

50 pence (50th anniversary of the Normandy Landings)

FO#23597 KM#19
Year: 1994
Weight: 28,30 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 38,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 pence

FO#20618 KM#22
Price: 1,48€ - 2,64€
Year: 1998
Weight: 3,25 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 18,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 peniques

FO#21382 KM#3
Price: 0,45€ - 14,64€
Year: 1984
Weight: 5,70 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 23,59 mm
Edge: Ribbed

50 pence (165th anniversary of Napoleon's death)

FO#22813 KM#8
Price: 15,00€
Year: 1986
Weight: 28,47 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 38,61 mm
Edge: Ribbed

50 pence (Prince Andrew's royal wedding to Sarah Ferguson)

FO#23599 KM#7
Price: 9,95€
Year: 1986
Weight: 28,47 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 38,60 mm
Edge: Ribbed

50 pounds (165th anniversary of the death of Napoleon Bonaparte)

FO#23586 KM#10
Year: 1986
Weight: 31,26 g
Composition: Platinum (0,999)
Diameter:
Edge: Ribbed

25 pounds (165th anniversary of the death of Napoleon Bonaparte)

FO#23587 KM#9
Year: 1986
Weight: 155,60 g
Composition: Silver (0,999)
Diameter: 65,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

2 pounds

FO#23589 KM#25
Year: 2003-2006
Weight: 12,00 g
Composition: Bimetalica
Diameter: 28,40 mm
Edge: Plain with inscription

10 pence (Magnetica)

FO#23601 KM#23a
Price: 3,75€
Year: 2015-2022
Weight: 6,50 g
Composition: Steel-nickel
Diameter: 24,60 mm
Edge: Ribbed

20 pence

FO#21138 KM#21
Price: 2,00€
Year: 2006
Weight: 5,00 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 21,40 mm
Edge: Smooth

2 pence

FO#23606 KM#12
Year: 1991
Weight: 7,10 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 25,91 mm
Edge: Smooth

10 pence

FO#23603 KM#15
Year: 1991
Weight: 11,30 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 28,50 mm
Edge:

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