The new Trade Dollar Series by the East India Company kicked off in 2021 with the Chinese Trade Dollar coin. The popular series continues in 2022 with the British Trade Dollar. Buyers have the option to purchase this silver coin in a BU version or as a proof specimen. The proof coin has a beautiful mirror-like finish and includes special packaging. Right now, 2022 1 oz Proof British Trade Dollar Silver Coins are available to purchase online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives inside a capsule and a display box!
- 2nd release in the Trade Dollar series!
- Limited mintage of just 1,000 coins worldwide!
- Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
- Bears a face value of 1 Pound backed by the St. Helena government.
- The obverse field depicts Queen Elizabeth II.
- On the reverse side of the coin is Britannia.
- Proof specimen.
When you order 2022 1 oz British Trade Dollar Silver Coins in this JM Bullion listing online, you will receive a proof specimen in brand-new condition. As a proof strike, these coins will have mirror-like fields with frosted devices. Produced by the East India Company, these coins are delivered to you housed in capsules and a stunning display box.
The original British Trade Dollar was established because of the Opium Wars of 1839-1842 and 1856-1860. These wars were caused by China attempting to prevent Britain from bringing opium into their country. China lost these conflicts, and as a result, it had to open its ports to Britain for trading. This led to a period of flourishing international trade, and to help facilitate these activities, an official trade dollar was minted by Britain from 1895 to 1935.
The obverse of the 2022 Proof British Trade Dollar Silver Coin depicts Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. This popular bust is courtesy of Royal Mint engraver Jody Clark, who completed the portrait in 2015. The Queen is featured facing the right side and wearing both the Coronation Necklace and the George IV State Diadem. Hallmarks are shown along the coin’s border.
On the reverse field of 2022 1 oz Proof Trade Dollar Silver Coins is a depiction of Britannia. While the traditional Trade Dollar showed a full portrait of Britannia, this honorary design depicts her in a three-quarter profile. Also shown is her trident as well as a globe with a decorated map of the United Kingdom. The words Trade Dollar are shown on the top left side of the coin, and on the lower right side are the initials for the East India Company.
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