| Coin | Gold Ounce 2024 Year of the Dragon |
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Ascension Island is a small island in the South Atlantic Ocean which is part of the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. The currency of the island is the Saint Helena pound, fixed at parity with the pound sterling. The island has authorised some private mints to issue coins under its jurisdiction, which come in a variety of sizes - including in the popular gold ounce (1 oz gold) format, usually denominated as £100.
This coin is dedicated to the 2024 Chinese Lunar Year of the Dragon, and was designed by former Royal Mint engraver Jody Clark, who is best known for his Fifth Definitive Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II; this is his first Lunar design. |
| Mint | LPM |
Mint Mark | No mint mark |
Total Mintage |
100
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The obverse of the coin shows the bare (uncrowned) head of King Charles III facing left.
In small letters below, the artist's initials: JC (for Jody Clark).
Around, the monarch's legend, the face value and the date of issue: KING CHARLES III · 100 POUNDS · ASCENSION ISLAND · 2024 ·.
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The reverse features the image of a Chinese dragon facing right, surrounded by air waves.
On the right right, the Chinese character for dragon: 龍. |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated.
Packaging: in coin capsule.
LPM listed the coin on their site and Facebook page as an "LPM exclusive", and answered our enquiry as to its manufacturer that it was made by "our own private mint". |
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