Tristan da Cunha ⅛ Sovereign - Elizabeth II, 2020
The last shilling
Information
Country
Tristan da Cunha
Tristan da Cunha
Currency
Pound sterling
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
⅛ Sovereign - Elizabeth II
Year
2020
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Gold (.917) (22ct proof)
Shape
Round (50th anniversary of Britain's last pre-decimal coins 1970-2020)
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
1
Diameter (mm)
11
Description
⅛ Sovereign - Elizabeth II from Tristan da Cunha. Issued in 2020. Struck in Gold (.917) (22ct proof). Measures 11 mm and weighs 1 g.
- Obverse
- Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
- Reverse
- Three English lions, inspired by the design of the last English shilling, encased within a shield. An anniversary ribbon either side contains the dates 1970 and 2020
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4K |
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