10 Pence - Elizabeth II Spade Guinea shield, 1/10 oz silver

10 Pence - Elizabeth II (Spade Guinea shield, 1/10 oz silver) - obverse10 Pence - Elizabeth II (Spade Guinea shield, 1/10 oz silver) - reverse

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Features

Location Saint Helena (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha)
Issuing company East India Company
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Non-circulating coin
Years 2020-2022
Value 10 Pence
0.10 SHP = USD 0.13
Currency Pound (1976-date)
Composition Silver (.999)
Weight 3.11 g
Diameter 19 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
259243

Obverse

Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with value left and year right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
£.10
ST. HELENA
QUEEN ELIZABETH II
2020
THE EAST INDIA COMPANY

Reverse

Image of spade guinea with weight left and purity right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/10 OUNCE
GUINEA
.999 SILVER
EIC

Edge

Reeded

Comments

The Guinea was first struck in 1663 for King Charles II, and was a symbol of Britain's rising colonial power, as it became recognized and accepted throughout the world. The Guinea was known for its purity and reliability, and the Five Guinea coin even had the engraving "Decus et Tutamen", meaning "an Ornament and a Safeguard", further securing its symbol as a reliable coin.

The Spade Guinea design was first introduced in 1787 by King George III, and symbolizes England and Scotland, France, Ireland and the German possession of the Hanoverian dynasty. Scotland and England were merged to form Great Britain, which is represented by three lions that symbolize England, Normandy, and Aquitaine and the standing lion which represents Scotland. The Royal Arms also had the Arms of France until 1801, which is represented with three Gold fleurs-de-lis on a blue background, symbolizing the king's approved right to rule. The Ireland coat of arms is symbolized my a Gold harp with Silver strings. The Hanover coat of Arms included an addition in 1714 of a galloping horse on the lowest part, representing Hanover. The English and Scottish lions remained side by side. These four coat of Arms join together to create the Spade Guinea design featured on this coin.
2020 is the first year in which a 1/10 oz silver option has been available.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
2020 EIC 50 000 $ 6.50 74%
2021 EIC $ 8.00 22%
2022 EIC $ 7.50 16%

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