Gold Quarter Ounce 2021 Napoleon 200th Anniversary, Coin from Saint Helena - detailed information

Gold Quarter Ounce 2021 Napoleon 200th Anniversary, Coin from Saint Helena
CoinGold Quarter Ounce 2021 Napoleon 200th Anniversary

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 quarter-ounce gold coin denominated as £5 is part of a commemorative range marking the 200th Anniversary since the death of Napoleon Bonaparte.

The Mint says about the series:
This unique and special edition of Napoleon coins is a tribute to the 200th Anniversary of his passing. Very few leaders in world history have had such an impact.

These coins are issued by the island of Saint Helena. Saint Helena is a British territory located in the South Atlantic Ocean 1,870 km away from the coast of South Africa. It is here where Napoleon spent the last 6 years of his life living in exile. Even while in exile, he studied English with the goal of being able to read English newspapers and books. He was a natural born leader from a very young age and these four coins uniquely capture a time in his life when his life had no boundaries.

The coins show designs that capture a youthful Napoleon in ultra high relief detail, quite different than the traditional images that exist. His strong features as well as his aspiring expression on his face hints at the extraordinary future he will eventually have. Behind him is the Arc de Triomphe which has been a fitting legacy monument to his greatness. Around the outside edge are his lifetime milestones which list the many reasons he was so heralded.

The coin series was developed by EIC in collaboration with Coin Invest Trust (CIT), using CIT's Smartminting® technology showcasing ultra-high relief standard in both gold and silver.

MintEast India Company (modern) Mint MarkEIC Total Mintage 500
Obverse
Saint Helena / Gold Quarter Ounce 2021 Napoleon 200th Anniversary - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait" worldwide but "Sixth Portrait" in Australia, where the Queen's portrait by Vladimir Gottwald was fifth).

The Queen also wears the Coronation Necklace; originally made for Queen Victoria in 1858, it was also worn at the coronations (as Queen's Consort) of Queen Alexandra in 1902, Queen Mary in 1911 and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen mother) in 1937.

Unlike on British coinage, the effigy is "uncouped" (includes the Queen's shoulders). In small letters on the left, the artist's initials JC (for Jody Clark).

Running continuously around the rim is the monarch's legend, the date of issue and the face value: ST. HELENA · 2021 ELIZABETH II · FIVE POUNDS ·.

Obverse Inscription ST. HELENA · 2021 ELIZABETH II · FIVE POUNDS ·
Reverse
Saint Helena / Gold Quarter Ounce 2021 Napoleon 200th Anniversary - reverse photo

The reverse features a youthful frontal portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte in front of the Arc de Triomphe (Triuphal Arch) in Paris.

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

Around above, the inscription NAPOLEON BONAPARTE 200TH ANNIVERSARY.

Reverse Inscription NAPOLEON BONAPARTE 200TH ANNIVERSARY
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: Proof FDC, smartminting, Ultra High Relief.
Packaging: in presentation box, with a Certificate of Authenticity.
CIT Item ID: 29561
East India Company SKU: FG21CITGPQOZN
Issue price: £725.00

See also

Coins issued for Napoleon's 200th Anniversary, in St Helena include:
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Napoleon's Angel, 2021
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Napoleon - Bees, 2021
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Napoleon - Monogram, 2021
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Napoleon 200th Anniversary, 2021
- 0.5 g Gold Proof, Napoleon 200th Anniversary, 2021
- 2 oz Silver Proof, Napoleon 200th Anniversary, 2021
- 2 oz Silver Bullion, Napoleon 200th Anniversary, 2022
- 1 oz Silver Proof, Napoleon 200th Anniversary, 2021
- 1 oz Silver Proof, Napoleon's Angel, 2021
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Napoleon's Angel, 2021
- 1 oz Silver Proof, Napoleon - Bees, 2021
- 1 oz Silver Proof, Napoleon - Monogram, 2021

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 2021 Napoleon 200th Anniversary: Details
CountrySaint Helena
CurrencySaint Helena Pound
Coin TypeGold Quarter Ounce (1/4 oz)
Issued2021
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Uncouped version)
Face Value5 (x Pound)
Total Mintage500
CurrentYes
Material0.9999 Gold
DesignerChiara Principe
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size22.5000 mm
Mass7.7750 g
OCC IDRMKG-OZAC-PGNV-ENXQ
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