1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Japanese Trade Dollar) 2020 front 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Japanese Trade Dollar) 2020 back
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1 Pound - Elizabeth II Japanese Trade Dollar

2020 year
Silver (.999) 31.105 g 38.6 mm
Description
Location
Saint Helena (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha)
Issuing company
East India Company
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2020
Value
1 Pound 1 SHP = USD 1.31
Currency
Pound (1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.105 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#190056
Rarity index
71%

Reverse

Design of a classic mythical coiled dragon clasping an orb. The dragon is surrounded by the inscriptions "THE EAST INDIA COMPANY" and "TRADE DOLLAR".

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE EAST INDIA COMPANY
TRADE DOLLAR

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The release of these Trade Dollars marked a significant change in Japan during which time the restoration of Imperial Authority was vested in Emperor Mutshuhito, who reigned from 1868 to 1914. His reign is known as the Meiji Era, which witnessed the introduction of rapid industrialization and manufacturing that transformed Japan into one of the world's largest and most advanced economies.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Japanese Trade Dollar) 2020 coin is that it features a unique reverse design that commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Japan-UK diplomatic relations. The design depicts a stylized image of a cherry blossom tree, which is a symbol of Japan, and the Elizabeth Tower, which is a famous landmark in London, UK. This coin is a rare and beautiful collectible that celebrates the strong bond between the two nations.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2020  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Japanese Trade Dollar) 2020 coin.