2023 St Helena £5 5-oz Silver Una & Lion Proof NGC PF70UC First Releases

A New Una And The Lion Design For 2023

The original Una & the Lion coin was a true work of art. Minted way back in 1839 during the reign of Queen Victoria, it depicted the young monarch as Una (Truth) the titular character in The Fairie Queene, an epic poem written by British author Edmund Spenser and first published in 1590. A young Victoria is shown on the coin pointing the way forward to a lion in a scene taken from the poem that also serves as an allegorical representation of the Queen leading the British People. That design received a stunning makeover in 2020 when the East India Company issued a fabulous series on behalf of Saint Helena that depicted new take on the classic Una and the Lion coin born during the Victorian Era. The series returns in 2023 with not one, but TWO all-new designs that are simply jaw-dropping.

A New Take On A Classic Una And The Lion Design

Struck in five full ounces of highly pure 99.9% fine silver by the East India Company, the 2023 design created by designer Glyn Davies shows a determined Una sitting beside a powerful-but-poised lion. They’re both looking out from the coin in what almost seems like an attempt to make direct eye contact with you! The reimagined vision of this ancient partnership beautifully illustrates the inseparable connection and unwavering courage at the heart of the medieval legend of the brave princess and the mighty beast by her side. The image is simply remarkable and marks an infusion of modern style into a classic design born in the early 1800s. The second design is the effigy of King Charles III on the coin’s obverse. It marks the first appearance of His Majesty in this series following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 2022.

Flawless Proofs From Among The First Coins Released

The spectacular design takes on an even more dazzling effect thanks to its gorgeous Proof condition. This stunning appearance was achieved by utilizing hand-selected planchets, polished dies and multiple strikes to produce beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields! In fact, each coin available here has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as being in flawless Proof-70 Ultra Cameo (PF70UC) condition, a distinction that means these perfectly-graded proofs have ZERO imperfections—showing all features and fields exactly as the engraver and mint intended. What’s more, NGC has certified that these proofs are First Releases (FR) coins, a designation that means that they were received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository within the first 30 days of the series’ release. Each coin will also be accompanied by its original mint packaging and Certificate of Authenticity.

Order Now—Just 500 Coins Available For The Entire World

Just 500 of these fantastic coins have been struck for worldwide release. That’s a painfully small mintage for a series as popular as this. If you don’t want to miss out on securing this 2023 St Helena £5 Five-Ounce Silver Una & Lion Proof for your collection, you’ll have to move fast. Secure yours today!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• CONTEMPORARY TWIST ON A CLASSIC TALE – The Una &the Lion design dates back to 1839 during the Reign of Great Britain’s Queen Victoria. This coin features an updated version of the original design that shows a determined Una and a powerful-but-poised lion staring out from the surface of the coin. The effigy of King Charles III appears on the obverse.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each Silver Una & Lion Proof was struck by the East Indian Company in five full ounces of highly pure 99.9% fine silver and measures 55 mm in diameter.
• LEGAL-TENDER COIN – These Five-Ounce Silver Una & Lion Proofs coins are £5 (five pounds) legal tender in Saint Helena, a volcanic tropical island nation in the South Atlantic Ocean that is part of the British Overseas Territory.
• PERFECT PROOF CONDITION – Your 2023 St Helena £5 Five-Ounce Silver Una & Lion Proof has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) in perfect Proof-70 Ultra Cameo (PF70UC) condition.
• KEY FIRST RELEASES CERTIFICATION – NGC has certified that this proof is a First Releases (FR) coin, meaning that it was among the first struck by the mint and was verified within the first 30 days of issue.
• VERY LOW LIMITED EDITION – The maximum worldwide edition limited for the 2023 St Helena £5 Five-Ounce Silver Una & Lion Proof has been set at just 500.

Make sure you don’t miss out on securing one of these limited-edition 2023 St Helena £5 Five-Ounce Silver Una & Lion Proofs. Order yours now to avoid disappointment later!