2023 Defender One Ounce Gold

The Defender one-ounce gold bullion coin is an official legal tender of Saint Helena. The reverse of the coin features a beautiful angel on top of the world, carrying a laurel wreath and a pole. Around the rim, you’ll find the word “ANGEL,” two bees, palm branches, and the East India Company mintmark. The obverse of the coin displays the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, crafted by the internationally renowned sculptor Raphael Maklouf. It also includes the issuing country, Saint Helena, the denomination of 100 pounds, the weight, the .999 gold fineness, and the date 2023.

Coin Highlights

  • Legal Tender: Saint Helena
  • Reverse Design:
    • Features a beautiful angel on top of the world, carrying a laurel wreath and a pole
    • Includes the word “ANGEL,” two bees, palm branches, and the East India Company mintmark around the rim
  • Obverse Design:
    • Bears the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, by internationally renowned sculptor Raphael Maklouf
    • Includes the East India Company mintmark, the issuing country (Saint Helena), the denomination (100 pounds), the weight, the gold fineness (.999), and the date (2023)

Specifications

  • Face Value: 100 pounds
  • Weight: One troy ounce
  • Fineness: .9999 Au
  • Diameter: 39 mm

Packaging

  • Coins are in capsules
  • 10 coins per sheet
  • 5 sheets per master box
  • Total: 50 coins, 50 troy ounces