Ceylon / Sri Lanka
Assam, India
Japan
Taiwan
Nepal
China
Kenya
Egypt
Iran
South Africa
Specification
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Alloy
Fine Gold - 999.9Au
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Denomination
£1
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Weight
11.66gm (One Tola)
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Authority
St. Helena
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Diameter
26mm
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Edge
Milled
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Issue limit
100
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Total Mintage
100
BEHIND THE CRAFT
Behind the Craft - Mohur 2023
The Mohur, meaning symbol or seal, was first recorded in the history of world coinage as long ago as 1540.
Introduced by the Mughal Emperor Sher Shah Suri, known locally as Sher Khan or the Lion King, the founder of the Sur Empire in Northern India, it was seen as a symbol of the Emperor’s power and wealth.
Some may say it was fate that this symbol of wealth and prestige should come to represent The East India Company.
Founded in the year 1600 by way of Royal Charter by Elizabeth I the Company has long since been acknowledged as the world’s first global corporation.
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The Mohur quickly dominated world trade with an international reach across many continents. It’s early trading interest in fine cloths, tea and spices soon saw its influence spread throughout India and the Far East. By the middle of the 17th century, The East India Company had become one of the two biggest bullion traders of its time and exported vast amounts of precious metal from England to support its trading needs.
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• The first King Charles III Mohur coin
• Limited edition of just 100 issued worldwide • 11.66g or one 'tola' in weight • Struck to our finest Proof quality finish • Presented in a luxury wooden display case with certificate of authenticity |
Product Detail
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The Mohur quickly dominated world trade with an international reach across many continents. It’s early trading interest in fine cloths, tea and spices soon saw its influence spread throughout India and the Far East. By the middle of the 17th century, The East India Company had become one of the two biggest bullion traders of its time and exported vast amounts of precious metal from England to support its trading needs.
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• The first King Charles III Mohur coin
• Limited edition of just 100 issued worldwide • 11.66g or one 'tola' in weight • Struck to our finest Proof quality finish • Presented in a luxury wooden display case with certificate of authenticity |
Stories
The Seal of Wealth
The East India Company and St Helena issue a strictly limited number of Mohur proof coins every year as a symbol of wealth, prestige and trust.
The Mohur, meaning symbol or seal, was first recorded in the history of world coinage as long ago as 1540. Introduced by the Mughal Emperor Sher Shah Suri, known locally as Sher Khan or the Lion King, the founder of the Sur Empire in Northern India, it was seen as a symbol of the Emperor’s power and wealth.
Some may say it was fate that this symbol of wealth and prestige should come to represent The East India Company. Founded in the year 1600 by way of Royal Charter by Elizabeth I the Company has long since been acknowledged as the world’s first global corporation.
The Mohur, meaning symbol or seal, was first recorded in the history of world coinage as long ago as 1540. Introduced by the Mughal Emperor Sher Shah Suri, known locally as Sher Khan or the Lion King, the founder of the Sur Empire in Northern India, it was seen as a symbol of the Emperor’s power and wealth.
Some may say it was fate that this symbol of wealth and prestige should come to represent The East India Company. Founded in the year 1600 by way of Royal Charter by Elizabeth I the Company has long since been acknowledged as the world’s first global corporation.
It quickly dominated world trade with an international reach across many continents. It’s early trading interest in fine cloths, tea and spices soon saw its influence spread throughout India and the Far East.
By the middle of the 17th century, the East India Company had become one of the two biggest bullion traders of its time and exported vast amounts of precious metal from England to support its trading needs. As the Company’s activities expanded it became so significant that in 1677 King Charles II granted it the right to mint its own coins in the territories it administered and through partnerships with local mints in India, the majestic Mohur was adopted as its main trading currency.
By the middle of the 17th century, the East India Company had become one of the two biggest bullion traders of its time and exported vast amounts of precious metal from England to support its trading needs. As the Company’s activities expanded it became so significant that in 1677 King Charles II granted it the right to mint its own coins in the territories it administered and through partnerships with local mints in India, the majestic Mohur was adopted as its main trading currency.
With a history in India dating back over 450 years, the Mohur was the most prestigious coin within currency system. In 1835, with the introduction of the Universal Coinage Act, the Mohur was issued for the first time bearing the effigy of King William IV and the now iconic Lion and Palm Tree design
Today the magnificent Mohur continues to be most precious gold coin in our collection. Issued each year to a mintage limit of only 100 coins worldwide, each Mohur is presented in a lockable wooden presentation case with scroll of authenticity, key, display tray and booklet explaining the incredible history of this historic specification.
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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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