Description
Why purchase this 250 gram Silver 2021 East India Company rectangular-shaped bullion coin?
The East India Company was founded in 1600 to facilitate England’s participation in the East Indian Spice Trade, which had been monopolized by Spain and Portugal until the late 16th century. The company proceeded to establish trade of items such as spices, cotton, tea and opium with South East Asia, India and China. This coin issued by Saint Helena celebrates the success of the East India Company.
- This £10 2021 East India Company bar-style coin contains 250 grams of .999 fine silver.
- The coin is rectangular in shape, measuring 9.5 x 46.4 mm with a thickness of 7 mm.
- The coin is minted with a spectacular brilliant uncirculated finish.
Exceptionally Detailed Commemorative Imagery
Obverse: An effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is centered in an oval frame on the obverse, beneath the Imperial State Crown. Inscriptions include “ST HELENA,” “£10” and “2021” above, with “250g,” “FINE SILVER 999” and “HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II” located below. The portrait was crafted in 1985 by acclaimed British sculptor Raphael Maklouf, founder of the Tower Mint.
Reverse: The reverse depicts a magnificent East Indian Company ship at full sail upon a calm sea. The background is patterned with lines emulating those on a nautical chart. Above the vessel, the inscription “THE EAST INDIA COMPANY LONDON” appears, along with the Company’s “EIC” sword and heart logo.
Sensational Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
This 2021 Saint Helena 250 gram Silver East India Company Rectangular Bar Coin is presented in Brilliant Uncirculated (GEM BU) condition. The coin is ungraded, featuring the characteristics of a coin earning the grade of Mint State 65 or higher: a superior quality strike, exceptionally finished surfaces and outstanding eye appeal.
