1/10 oz St. Helena Spade Guinea Shield Silver Coin (Year Varies)

The 1/10 oz St. Helena Spade Guinea Shield Silver Coin celebrates the timeless beauty of 18th-century British coinage, reimagined in a modern .999 fine silver bullion format. Issued by St. Helena in partnership with The East India Company, this coin features the Spade Guinea shield, a faithful tribute to the original gold Guinea issued under King George III. Its compact size and classic design make it a favorite among collectors and fractional silver investors alike. Struck in .999 fine silver and legal tender in St. Helena, this coin carries a face value of 1 Shilling and is backed by both historical legacy and modern minting quality.

Historical Insight:

The original Spade Guinea earned its nickname due to the shield's resemblance to a garden spade. It circulated widely during Britain's imperial expansion and represented wealth, prestige, and global influence. Today, the Spade Guinea lives on in this silver bullion series, connecting modern investors with a legacy of British numismatic and colonial history.

Collector Note:

The 1/10 oz Spade Guinea Silver Coin offers a perfect blend of historic design and fractional affordability, making it ideal for: Collectors of British or colonial-themed coinage, Investors seeking smaller, divisible silver assets, and Fans of East India Company, branded bullion. Its artistic detail and compact size make it a standout in any silver collection.

Highlights:

• Denomination: 1 Shilling
• Year: Varies (commonly minted from 2020 onward)
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
• Issuer: St. Helena
• Obverse: Features the effigy of the reigning British monarch—most recently Queen Elizabeth II, along with inscriptions for the denomination, issuing country, and year of issue. The obverse reflects St. Helena's historical ties to British colonial heritage.
• Reverse: Displays the iconic Spade Guinea shield design, based on the 1787 gold coin issued under George III. The intricate Royal Arms are rendered with modern minting precision, with inscriptions such as "THE EAST INDIA COMPANY," "SPADE GUINEA," and silver specifications.
• Mint: Issued by St. Helena, struck in collaboration with The East India Company