Specification
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Alloy
Fine Silver - 999Ag
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Denomination
£1
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Weight
1oz
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Authority
St Helena
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Diameter
38.6mm
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Edge
Milled
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Issue limit
1500
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Total Mintage
1500
The legend of Una & the Lion dates back to Edmund Spencer’s epic 16th Century poem The Faerie Queene, believed to be an allegory for the life of Queen Elizabeth I. More than 200 years later the idea of Una representing a strong female monarch influenced a coin design produced to mark the first anniversary of the coronation of Queen Victoria.
William Wyon’s 1839 design cast Victoria as Una, the young Queen still only 20 years old but shown to be radiating grace and poise. Beside her was a mighty lion representing the British nation, its barely suppressed power and energy being guided forward by Una’s hand.
This 2022 Una & the Lion has been created by designer Glyn Davies. His elegant, determined Una and powerful, poised lion sit facing each other, communicating their thoughts, hopes and fears through their held gaze. His modern retelling of this ancient bond captures all the grace, courage and trust of the original story of this brave princess and the mighty beast at her side.
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• Strictly limited edition of just 1,500 coins worldwide
• One ounce of sparkling 999 fine silver • Struck to our highest Proof quality finish • Bespoke presentation case and storytelling booklet |
This 2022 Una & the Lion has been created by designer Glyn Davies. His elegant, determined Una and powerful, poised lion sit facing each other, communicating their thoughts, hopes and fears through their held gaze. His modern retelling of this ancient bond captures all the grace, courage and trust of the original story of this brave princess and the mighty beast at her side.
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• Strictly limited edition of just 1,500 coins worldwide
• One ounce of sparkling 999 fine silver • Struck to our highest Proof quality finish • Bespoke presentation case and storytelling booklet |
Alloy
Fine Silver - 999Ag
Denomination
£1
Weight
1oz
Authority
St Helena
Diameter
38.6mm
Edge
Milled
Issue limit
1500
Total Mintage
1500
The East India Company’s celebrated annual Una & the Lion series continues with this stunning new design by Glyn Davies, offering contemporary collectors a modern twist on the ancient legend of heroic Una and her devoted companion the Lion.
This delicate limited-edition 1oz silver coin has been struck to our highest Proof quality, every fine detail of the design carefully reproduced. It is presented in a luxury display case and accompanied by its certificate of authenticity.
What is the difference between maximum mintage and issue limit?
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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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