Gold Quarter Ounce 2020 Rose Crown Guinea, Coin from Saint Helena - detailed information

Gold Quarter Ounce 2020 Rose Crown Guinea, Coin from Saint Helena
CoinGold Quarter Ounce 2020 Rose Crown Guinea

Saint Helena 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 quarter ounce (1/4 oz gold) format, usually denominated as £2.

This bullion gold coin denominated as £25 is part of the Rose Crown Guinea coin range by The East India Company.

The guinea was once the most respected and internationally recognised coinage in the world. First issued in 1663 during the reign of King Charles II, the guinea gold coins went through various designs and were issued by England and its many overseas colonies for nearly 200 years. The gold coin was the first machine-coin gold piece from the Royal Mint and it would eventually become an international symbol of Great Britain's growing power and influence during the 17th and 18th centuries.

MintEast India Company (modern) Mint MarkEIC Mintageunknown
Obverse
Saint Helena / Gold Quarter Ounce 2020 Rose Crown Guinea - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin shows the crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right (her effigy known as the "Third Portrait"). The Queen is wearing the royal diadem which she wears on her way to and from the State Opening of Parliament, a pearl necklace and earrings.

Incuse in tiny letters on the neck truncation, the designer's initials RDM (for Raphael David Maklouf).

Around, the monarch's legend and the date of issue: ST. HELENA · QUEEN ELIZABETH II · 2020 · £25 · THE EAST INDIA COMPANY ·.

The inscription also contains the face value of £25, and the name of the company.

The background has a decorative geometric pattern.

Obverse Inscription ST. HELENA · QUEEN ELIZABETH II · 2020 · £25 · THE EAST INDIA COMPANY ·
Reverse
Saint Helena / Gold Quarter Ounce 2020 Rose Crown Guinea - reverse photo

At its centre, the reverse of the coin shows the garnished Shield of the Royal Coat of Arms of King George I, current from 1714 and into the reign of king George III. It reflects the union of the crowns of England and Scotland - represented by the three lions of England and the lion of Scotland in the top left quarter, the King's claim to the throne of France - represented by the fleur-de-lis (three lilies) top right, his capacity of King of Ireland represented by the harp of Ireland in the bottom left quarter, and the merger of the House of Hanover (of which George III was Elector as Georg III. Wilhelm Friedrich) with the British crown, represented by the Coat of Arms of the House of Hanover in the bottom right corner (featuring the white horse of Hanover as the primary element among three other elements marking the monarchs lands in Brunswick and Luneburg, with the Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire).

The shield is crowned with St Edward's Crown.

The background has a decorative geometric pattern.

Around above, the name of the coin series: · GUINEA ·. Around left and around right, the precious metal content: 1/4 OUNCE 999.9 GOLD.

In the lower part of the rim, the EIC mint mark of the East India Company; the letters are separated by arrows radiating from the centre around which they are situated.

Reverse Inscription 1/4 OUNCE 999.9 GOLD · GUINEA ·
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).

See also

Saint Helena coins with historic Guinea designs include:
- 8 g Gold Proof, Standing Lion Guinea 2013
- 1/4 oz Gold Bullion, Rose Crown Guinea 2018
- 1.25 oz Silver Bullion, Rose Crown Guinea 2018
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Spade Guinea 2018
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Spade Guinea 2019
- 8.4 g Gold Proof, Military Guinea 2020
- 7.98 g Sovereign, Gold Proof, Spade Guinea 2020
- 1/4 oz Gold Bullion, Rose Crown Guinea 2020
- 4.2 g Gold Proof, Spade Half Guinea 2020
- 2.1 g Gold Proof, Rose Crown Quarter Guinea 2020
- 1.25 oz Silver Bullion, Rose Crown Guinea 2020
- 1.25 oz Silver Bullion, Sceptre Guinea 2020
- 1/10 oz Silver Bullion, Spade Guinea 2020
- 1/3 oz Platinum Bullion, Rose Crown Guinea 2021
- 1.25 oz Silver Bullion, Rose Crown Guinea 2021
- 1.25 oz Silver Bullion, Standing Lion Guinea 2021
- 1/10 oz Silver Bullion, Spade Guinea 2021
- 1/4 oz Gold Bullion, Rose Crown Guinea 2022
- 1.25 oz Silver Bullion, Rose Crown Guinea 2022
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Military Guinea 2022
- 1/10 oz Silver Bullion, Spade Guinea 2022
- 42 g Gold Proof, Spade Five Guineas 2023
- 16.8 g Gold Proof, Spade Two Guineas 2023
- 8.4 g Gold Proof, Spade Guinea 2023
- 8.4 g Gold Proof, Standing Lion Guinea 2023
- 4.2 g Gold Proof, Spade Half Guinea 2023
- 2.1 g Gold Proof, Spade Half Guinea 2023
- 1/10 oz Silver Bullion, Spade Guinea 2023

All (22) coins of type: Gold Quarter Ounce (1/4 oz)
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
One Guinea 2013 The East India Company 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ST. HELENA · QUEEN ELIZABETH II · 1.05 POUNDS 2013 ·
One Guinea 2015 The East India Company 200 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ST. HELENA · QUEEN ELIZABETH II · 1.05 POUNDS 2013 ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2017 Empire - Queen Elizabeth I 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ST. HELENA · QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ONE POUND · 2017 ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2017 Empire - James I 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ST. HELENA · QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ONE POUND · 2017 ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2017 Empire - Charles II 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ST. HELENA · QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ONE POUND · 2017 ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2017 Empire - William III 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ST. HELENA · QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ONE POUND · 2017 ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2017 Empire - Queen Anne 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ST. HELENA · QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ONE POUND · 2017 ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2017 Empire - George II 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ST. HELENA · QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ONE POUND · 2017 ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2017 Empire - George III 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ST. HELENA · QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ONE POUND · 2017 ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2017 Empire - William IV 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ST. HELENA · QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ONE POUND · 2017 ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2017 Empire - Queen Victoria 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ST. HELENA · QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ONE POUND · 2017 ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2018 Rose Crown Guinea unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ST. HELENA · QUEEN ELIZABETH II · 2018 · £25 · THE EAST INDIA COMPANY ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2020 Una and the Lion 499 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · D · G · REGINA · F · D · ST. HELENA · 2 POUNDS ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2020 Rose Crown Guinea unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ST. HELENA · QUEEN ELIZABETH II · 2020 · £25 · THE EAST INDIA COMPANY ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2021 Una and the Lion 499 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · D · G · REGINA · F · D · ST. HELENA · 2 POUNDS ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2021 Napoleon 200th Anniversary 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ST. HELENA · 2021 ELIZABETH II · FIVE POUNDS ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2022 Una and the Lion 499 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · D · G · REGINA · F · D · ST. HELENA · 2 POUNDS ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2022 Goddess Hera 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · ST. HELENA · 2022 · 2 POUNDS ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2022 Rose Crown Guinea unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ST. HELENA · QUEEN ELIZABETH II · 2022 · £25 · THE EAST INDIA COMPANY ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2023 Una and the Lion 499 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · ST. HELENA · 2 POUNDS ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2023 Goddess Eos 1,000 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · ST. HELENA · 2 POUNDS · 2023 ·
Gold Quarter Ounce 2024 Una and the Lion 499 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · ST. HELENA · 2 POUNDS ·
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Gold Quarter Ounce 2020 Rose Crown Guinea: Details
CountrySaint Helena
CurrencySaint Helena Pound
Coin TypeGold Quarter Ounce (1/4 oz)
Issued2020
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait, by Raphael Maklouf
ReverseRoyal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom
Face Value25 (x Pound)
Mintageunknown
CurrentYes
Material0.9999 Gold
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size22.0000 mm
Mass7.7750 g
OCC IDAPVZ-OYRC-JZML-ELMD
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Gold Quarter Ounce 2020 Rose Crown Guinea: Photos
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Gold Quarter Ounce 2020 Rose Crown Guinea: Photo 2020 St. Helena 1/4 oz Gold £25 Rose Crown Guinea BU / thumbnail 2020 St. Helena 1/4 oz Gold £25 Rose Crown Guinea BU
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Gold Quarter Ounce 2020 Rose Crown Guinea: Photo 2020 St. Helena 1/4 oz Gold £25 Rose Crown Guinea BU / thumbnail 2020 St. Helena 1/4 oz Gold £25 Rose Crown Guinea BU
Copyright: APMEX
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