Silver Kilo 2023 Britannia Memorial, Coin from Saint Helena - detailed information

Silver Kilo 2023 Britannia Memorial, Coin from Saint Helena
CoinSilver Kilo 2023 Britannia Memorial

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 very large silver kilogram (1 kg silver) format, denominated variously as £1, £5 or £50.

This coin is part of a Britannia memorial range dedicated to the memory of Queen Elizabeth II.

The mint says about it:
Now, as Britain remembers its longest reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II on the first anniversary of her death, Britannia is once again in mourning in tribute to Her late Majesty’s lifetime of dutiful service and commitment to modernising the ancient British monarchy. Much like Britannia, Her Majesty will forever be remembered as a female icon, steadfast and true, an enduring national symbol of pride, grace and beauty.

The reign of Queen Elizabeth II was one of rapid modernisation, as the post-war years gave way to the vibrant fashion, music, film and creativity that has dominated the cultural landscape since the 1960s. Britannia also adapted to reflect the ever-changing world of the nation’s longest reigning monarch, moving in step with the evolving nature of Britain and her people, the epitome of ‘Cool Britannia’.

Britannia also holds a long association with British coinage, first appearing on farthings issued in 1672. She was a constant presence on the nation’s coins until 2008, when a new set of definitive designs were revealed that did not feature this great female symbol of British identity.

The coin’s design is inspired by an illustration from an issue of The Sphere magazine released in 1910 upon the death of Her late Majesty’s great-grandfather, King Edward VII.

MintEast India Company (modern) Mint MarkEIC Total Mintage 70
Obverse
Saint Helena / Silver Kilo 2023 Britannia Memorial - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin shows the bare (uncrowned) head of King Charles III facing left.

In tiny letters on the neck truncation, the artist's initials: GD (for Glyn Davies).

Around, the monarch's legend followed by the face value and date of issue: CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · ST. HELENA · 50 POUNDS · 2023 ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith, Saint Helena.

Obverse Inscription CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · ST. HELENA · 50 POUNDS · 2023 ·
Reverse
Saint Helena / Silver Kilo 2023 Britannia Memorial - reverse photo

The reverse design shows Britannia, the female personification of the United Kingdom, standing, wearing a Corinthian helmet pushed back to reveal her face, and a cape. With her right hand, she supports a trident - a symbol of British maritime history, and holds the national flag lowered in mourning. Behind her, a shield carrying the design of the national flag (known as the "Union Jack").

In the left field, the Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II: the letters E II R (for Elizabeth II Regina), crowned with St. Edward's Crown.

Below, the years of the Queen's life: 1926 - 2022.

Around the rim, the inscription O SERVES ANIMÆ DIMIDIUM MEÆ. Translated from Latin, it means "Oh, preserve her who is the half of my soul", and was used on a medal issued in 1695 to commemorate the death of Queen Mary II, which left her husband King William III the sole ruler of England.

Below left, 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 E II R 1926 - 2022 O SERVES ANIMÆ DIMIDIUM MEÆ
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: Proof FDC.
Packaging: in presentation box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
East India Company SKU: FG23BMESP1KG.
Release price: £3,295.00.

See also

Coins issued in memory of Queen Elizabeth II include (ordered by metal / size / country):
- 1 oz Platinum Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 1 kg Gold Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 10 oz Gold Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 5 oz Gold Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 2 oz Gold Proof, Britannia Memorial, Saint Helena 2023
- 2 oz Gold Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Queen Elizabeth II Memorial, Malta 2022
- 1 oz Gold Bullion, Icon - Queen Elizabeth II, Niue 2023
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Queen Elizabeth II - In Tribute, Niue 2022
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Britannia Memorial, Saint Helena 2023
- 1 oz Gold Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 0.5 g Gold Proof, Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam, Barbados 2022
- 0.5 g Gold Proof, Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, Congo (Democratic Republic)
- 0.5 g Gold Proof, In Memoriam Queen Elizabeth II, Cook Islands 2022
- 1 kg Silver Proof, Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, Cameroon 2022
- 1 kg Silver Proof, Queen Elizabeth II Memorial, Malta 2022
- 1 kg Silver Proof, Queen Elizabeth II, Niue 2022
- 1 kg Silver Proof, Britannia Memorial, Saint Helena 2023
- 1 kg Silver Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 10 oz Silver Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 5 oz Silver Proof, Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam, Barbados 2022
- 5 oz Silver Proof, Britannia Memorial, Saint Helena 2023
- 5 oz Silver Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 2 oz Silver Proof, Queen Elizabeth II Memorial, Malta 2022
- 2 oz Silver Proof, Queen Elizabeth II, Niue 2022
- 2 oz Silver Proof, Britannia Memorial, Saint Helena 2023
- 1 oz Silver Proof, Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam, Barbados 2022
- 1 oz Silver Proof, In Memoriam Queen Elizabeth II, Cook Islands 2022
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Icon - Queen Elizabeth II, Niue 2023
- 1 oz Silver Proof, Queen Elizabeth II, Niue 2022
- 1 oz Silver Proof Gilded, Queen Elizabeth II - In Tribute, Niue 2022
- 1 oz Silver Proof, Queen Elizabeth II (Royal Effigies), Niue 2022
- 1 oz Silver (Bullion and Proof), Britannia Memorial, Saint Helena 2023
- 1 oz Silver Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- £5 (with silver, gold and platinum versions), In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- $1 (copper), Queen Elizabeth II (Royal Effigies), Niue 2022
- 50 Cents (with silver version), Elizabeth Regina, Australia 2023
- 50 Pence (w/ silver, gold, platinum versions), In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - Double Portrait, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1927, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1935, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1937, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1947 (Military), Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1947 (Wedding), Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1949, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1951, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1953, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1955, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1970, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1987, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1992, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 2003, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 2011, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 2016, Barbados 2022

All (16) coins of type: Silver Kilo (1 kg)
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Silver Kilo 2021 Masterpiece - Una and the Lion 70 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · D · G · REGINA · F · D · ST. HELENA · 5 POUNDS ·
Silver Kilo 2021 Una and the Lion 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · D · G · REGINA · F · D · ST. HELENA · 50 POUNDS ·
Silver Kilo 2021 The Three Graces 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · D · G · REGINA · F · D · ST. HELENA · 5 POUNDS · 2021 ·
Silver Kilo 2021 Napoleon - Bees 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · D · G · REGINA · F · D · ST. HELENA · 1 POUND · 2021 ·
Silver Kilo 2022 Gothic Crown 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · D · G · REGINA · F · D · ST. HELENA · FIVE POUNDS ·
Silver Kilo 2022 Queen Victoria - Gothic 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · D · G · REGINA · F · D · ST. HELENA · 5 POUNDS · 2022 ·
Silver Kilo 2022 Una and the Lion 70 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · D · G · REGINA · F · D · ST. HELENA · 50 POUNDS ·
Silver Kilo 2022 Platinum Jubilee 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · D · G · REGINA · F · D · ST. HELENA · 5 POUNDS 2022 ·
Silver Kilo 2022 Faerie Queene - Una and Redcrosse 25 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · ST. HELENA · 2022 · 50 POUNDS ·
Silver Kilo 2023 Faerie Queene - Una and the Lion 25 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · ST. HELENA · 2023 · 50 POUNDS ·
Silver Kilo 2023 Una and the Lion 50 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · ST. HELENA · 50 POUNDS ·
Silver Kilo 2023 Saint George and the Dragon 75 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · ST. HELENA · 50 POUNDS · 2023 ·
Silver Kilo 2023 Boston Tea Party 100 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · ST. HELENA · 50 POUNDS · 2023 ·
Silver Kilo 2023 Britannia Memorial 70 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · ST. HELENA · 50 POUNDS · 2023 ·
Silver Kilo 2024 Faerie Queene - Redcrosse and the Dragon 25 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · ST. HELENA · 50 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Kilo 2024 Una and the Lion 25 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · ST. HELENA · 50 POUNDS ·
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Silver Kilo 2023 Britannia Memorial: Details
CountrySaint Helena
CurrencySaint Helena Pound
Coin TypeSilver Kilo (1 kg)
Issued2023
MonarchKing Charles III
EffigyKing Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies
ReverseBritannia, Standing
Face Value50 (x Pound)
Total Mintage70
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Silver
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size100.0000 mm
Mass1,000.0000 g
OCC IDBYNK-EDDC-XBXJ-EPQM
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Silver Kilo 2023 Britannia Memorial: Photos
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Silver Kilo 2023 Britannia Memorial: Photo 2023 Britannia Memorial 1kg Silver Proof Coin / thumbnail 2023 Britannia Memorial 1kg Silver Proof Coin
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Silver Kilo 2023 Britannia Memorial: Photo 2023 Britannia Memorial 1kg Silver Proof Coin / thumbnail 2023 Britannia Memorial 1kg Silver Proof Coin
Copyright: The East India Company
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