Ceylon / Sri Lanka
Assam, India
Japan
Taiwan
Nepal
China
Kenya
Egypt
South Africa
Specification
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Alloy
Fine Gold - 999.9Au
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Denomination
£5
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Weight
1oz
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Authority
St Helena
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Diameter
32mm
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Edge
Milled
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Issue limit
250
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Total Mintage
250
BEHIND THE CRAFT
Behind the Craft - Courage
The Virtue of Courage encapsulates the noble essence of perseverance and patience.
Acting with bravery in the face of hardship and to behave correctly even in the face of opposition.
The Sovereign’s relationship to Bravery has evolved from a very practical role to the more symbolic one seen today.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, just as Queen Victoria before demonstrated bravery and courage throughout her reign as Britain's longest reigning Monarch - leading the nation through troubled times by showing uncompromising love and loyalty to her people.
Our coin collection celebrates the six royal virtues founded by Queen Victoria and upheld today by her great-great-granddaughter, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The ‘Queen’s Virtues’ form part of the Victoria Memorial at Buckingham Palace, and have been reinterpreted in a series of stunning coin designs by the celebrated artist Elles Kloosterman. |
• Our celebrated series ‘The Queen’s Virtues’ continues
• A strictly limited edition of just 250 coins worldwide • One ounce of gleaming 999.9 fine gold • Exclusive new design by Elles Kloosterman • Struck to our highest Proof quality finish • Bespoke presentation case and storytelling booklet |
Product Detail
Our coin collection celebrates the six royal virtues founded by Queen Victoria and upheld today by her great-great-granddaughter, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The ‘Queen’s Virtues’ form part of the Victoria Memorial at Buckingham Palace, and have been reinterpreted in a series of stunning coin designs by the celebrated artist Elles Kloosterman. |
• Our celebrated series ‘The Queen’s Virtues’ continues
• A strictly limited edition of just 250 coins worldwide • One ounce of gleaming 999.9 fine gold • Exclusive new design by Elles Kloosterman • Struck to our highest Proof quality finish • Bespoke presentation case and storytelling booklet |
Stories
Courage
The ‘Queen’s Virtues’ were first introduced to the public as part of the Victoria Memorial situated outside Buckingham Palace, its enormous central monument featuring beautifully sculptured allegorical figures that personify:
• Victory
• Truth
• Charity
• Justice
• Courage
• Constancy
• Victory
• Truth
• Charity
• Justice
• Courage
• Constancy
The Victoria Memorial was commissioned shortly after the death of Queen Victoria in January 1901. Eminent sculptor Sir Thomas Brock was briefed to design the central monument in tribute to her extraordinary reign, and his proposal was approved by King Edward VII in the October of that same year. The monument and the surrounding memorial gardens were formally unveiled by King George V in 1911.
Brock’s monument takes centre stage. The gold-gilded winged angel of Victory stands at the very top, with the figures of Courage and Constancy at her feet. The four sides of the memorial’s lower level feature the figures of Truth, Justice and Charity and a magnificent, seated sculpture of Queen Victoria.
Brock’s monument takes centre stage. The gold-gilded winged angel of Victory stands at the very top, with the figures of Courage and Constancy at her feet. The four sides of the memorial’s lower level feature the figures of Truth, Justice and Charity and a magnificent, seated sculpture of Queen Victoria.
Courage is represented by a seated allegory with cape flying in the wind and carrying in the club. The club is thought to symbolise determination and bravery. Seated at the base of Victory, Courage is demonstrated as being essential to being victorious.
The 2022 Courage 1oz gold proof coin design is completed by the Latin phrase:
FORTES FORTUNA ADIUVAT
which translates as
FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE.
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FAQ
What is the difference between maximum mintage and issue limit?
Maximum mintage is the total number of individuals coins which will be struck, this includes coins presented is sets. The Issue limit refers to the number of coins which will be sold in the specific presentation.
What if the maximum mintage and issue limit is the same?
This means the coin will only be available in the presentation shown and will not be issued in any other way.
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