Obverse: Features a portrait of King Charles III. The surrounding inscriptions read “CHARLES III”, “D·G·REX·F·D”, “ST. HELENA”, the face value “5 POUNDS” and the year of issue “2024”.
Reverse: Features the ancient goddess Cybele seated in an ornate chariot drawn by three lions. Stars and clouds complete the composition, while the goddess’s name “CYBELE” appears above.
About the coin: Issued on behalf of Saint Helena, this coin is dedicated to Cybele – the ancient Anatolian goddess of motherhood and nature, whose cult later spread throughout the Greek and Roman worlds. She was often depicted with lions, symbolising her power and connection with the wild. The coin is struck from .999 fine silver and contains 1 troy ounce of pure silver.
