
The guinea was a gold coin first minted in England in 1663 during the reign of Charles II, originally valued at one pound sterling but eventually settling at 21 shillings due to fluctuations in the value of gold. In 2021, the East India Company designed and issued modern Rose Crown Guineas with pure platinum content. Now, 2021 1/3 oz St. Helena Platinum Rose Crown Guinea Coins are available online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
For the obverse of 2021 1/3 oz Platinum Rose Crown Guineas, you will find an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. This effigy shows Her Majesty in right-profile relief and is the popular 1985 design from Raphael Maklouf. The portrait shows Elizabeth II wearing the George IV State Diadem and is widely regarded as an effigy that captures Her Majesty in a timeless depiction.
In the reverse design of the 2021 St. Helena Platinum Rose Crown Guinea, you will find a version of Hanoverian coat of arms used when the House of Hanover ruled over the United Kingdom. This quartered shield includes the Three Lions of England and the Lion of Scotland in the upper left, the French fleur de lis in the upper right, the Harp of Ireland in the lower left, and the White Horse of Hanover and other Hanoverian symbols in the lower right.
Guinea gold coins were named after the Guinea region of West Africa, where much of the gold used in the coins originated, the guinea became the preferred currency for professional fees and luxury purchases among the upper classes. Though the last guineas were minted in 1813 and replaced by the sovereign, the term “guinea” persisted in British commerce for prestigious transactions well into the 20th century.
These 2021 1/3 oz St. Helena Platinum Rose Crown Guinea Coins are available in protective plastic flips. These platinum coins are a product of the modern East India Company and were issued on behalf of St. Helena.
JM Bullion customer service is available to assist you at 800-276-6508. Additionally, you can chat with us online or email us directly.
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The guinea was a gold coin first minted in England in 1663 during the reign of Charles II, originally valued at one pound sterling but eventually settling at 21 shillings due to fluctuations in the value of gold. In 2021, the East India Company designed and issued modern Rose Crown Guineas with pure platinum content. Now, 2021 1/3 oz St. Helena Platinum Rose Crown Guinea Coins are available online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
For the obverse of 2021 1/3 oz Platinum Rose Crown Guineas, you will find an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. This effigy shows Her Majesty in right-profile relief and is the popular 1985 design from Raphael Maklouf. The portrait shows Elizabeth II wearing the George IV State Diadem and is widely regarded as an effigy that captures Her Majesty in a timeless depiction.
In the reverse design of the 2021 St. Helena Platinum Rose Crown Guinea, you will find a version of Hanoverian coat of arms used when the House of Hanover ruled over the United Kingdom. This quartered shield includes the Three Lions of England and the Lion of Scotland in the upper left, the French fleur de lis in the upper right, the Harp of Ireland in the lower left, and the White Horse of Hanover and other Hanoverian symbols in the lower right.
Guinea gold coins were named after the Guinea region of West Africa, where much of the gold used in the coins originated, the guinea became the preferred currency for professional fees and luxury purchases among the upper classes. Though the last guineas were minted in 1813 and replaced by the sovereign, the term “guinea” persisted in British commerce for prestigious transactions well into the 20th century.
These 2021 1/3 oz St. Helena Platinum Rose Crown Guinea Coins are available in protective plastic flips. These platinum coins are a product of the modern East India Company and were issued on behalf of St. Helena.
JM Bullion customer service is available to assist you at 800-276-6508. Additionally, you can chat with us online or email us directly.