2021 1/3 oz St. Helena Platinum Rose Crown Guinea
The first Guinea gold coins were minted in England in 1663 during the rule of King Charles II. Originally worth one pound sterling, the value was later set at 21 shillings as gold prices changed. In 2021, the East India Company introduced new Rose Crown Guinea coins made from pure platinum. BGASC now offers the 2021 1/3 oz St. Helena Platinum Rose Crown Guinea Coins online. **Highlights:** - **Coin arrives in a protective plastic flip!** - **Beautiful platinum specimen!** - **Rose Crown Guinea inspired designs!** - Contains 1/3 troy oz of .9995 pure platinum. - Issued a face value of 25 Pounds by St. Helena. - Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. - Rose Crown shield on the reverse. Each 2021 1/3 oz St. Helena Platinum Rose Crown Guinea Coin comes safely packaged in a protective plastic flip. These coins were struck by the modern East India Company on behalf of St. Helena. **Obverse** The obverse of the 2021 1/3 oz Platinum Rose Crown Guinea Coin includes a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This design, created in 1985 by Raphael Maklouf, shows the Queen in right-profile relief wearing the George IV State Diadem. The effigy is known for presenting Her Majesty in a graceful and traditional style. **Reverse** On the reverse side of the 2021 St. Helena Platinum Rose Crown Guinea, you will find the Hanoverian coat of arms. This design represents the period when the House of Hanover ruled over Britain. The shield displays the Three Lions of England and the Lion of Scotland in the top left, the French fleur de lis in the top right, the Harp of Ireland in the bottom left, and the White Horse of Hanover along with other Hanoverian elements in the bottom right. **History** The original Guinea coins got their name from the Guinea region in West Africa, which supplied much of the gold used to mint them. Over time, the guinea became the currency of choice for high-end purchases and professional payments in Britain. Even after the last guineas were issued in 1813 and replaced by the sovereign, the name guinea stayed linked to high-value transactions into the 20th century. **Ordering** BGASC customer service can be reached at 888-992-4272. You can also connect with us through our online chat or by email. **Buying Gold And Silver Coins With BGASC Is Convenient And Secure** BGASC is Fast, Reliable, and Trusted. All orders of $199 or more Ship FREE. Our prices are ultra-competitive and there is no order minimum. We have NO hidden fees and we don't do phone solicitation calls either. All shipments are packaged securely, discreetly and are fully insured. We accept payment by Credit Card, PayPal, Crypto, ACH, Bank Wire and Paper Check. Your prices are locked in when checkout is completed. Customers all across the country have quickly come to recognize BGASC as one of the largest, fastest, most trusted online precious metals dealers in the U.S.