The East India Company was arguably the world’s first international company, rising to great power and wealth in the two centuries following its charter from Queen Elizabeth I in 1601. The modern East India Company was formed in 2010 and continues a tradition its predecessor started in the 17^th century coining gold and silver. The Queen’s Virtues Series is the latest example of its exceptional coin designing in partnership with the Issuing Authority of St. Helena. Right now, 2021 1 oz Proof St. Helena Silver Queen’s Virtues Truth Coins are available to purchase online from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a capsule with a presentation box and a Certificate of Authenticity!
• 2^nd coin released in the Queen’s Virtues Silver Series!
• Limited mintage of only 2,500 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of 1 Pound backed by the government of St. Helena.
• The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II.
• On the reverse is a depiction of the allegory of Truth with a young child.
• Proof specimens.

Each 2021 1 oz Proof St. Helena Silver Queen’s Virtues Truth Coin in this listing is a proof strike from the East India Company. Proof coins have frosted design elements and mirrored fields. The coins are individually packaged in capsules with a presentation box from the mint. Each coin also comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The image of Truth featured here is based on one of the six allegories depicted in the Victoria Memorial. Following the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, England’s then-longest-reigning monarch was honored a decade later with the construction of the Victoria Memorial with depictions of Victory, Truth, Charity, Justice, Courage, and Constancy in the monument.

The obverse side of 2021 Proof St. Helena Silver Queen’s Virtues Truth Coins features an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty is the great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria and has surpassed the 19^th-century monarch as the longest-reigning leader in British history. In this portrait, Her Majesty is featured in right-profile relief wearing the George IV State Diadem Crown.

On the reverse field of the 2021 1 oz Proof Silver Queen’s Virtues Truth Coins is a depiction of the female allegory of Truth. This figure is often depicted as a winged figure. In this design, her winged figure stands with a mirror in her hand and extends her left hand around a small child holding a palm branch.

If you have any questions about these 1 oz silver coins, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available to you at 800-276-6508, online using our live chat, and via our email address.