Obverse: Features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Jody Clark. The surrounding inscriptions read “ELIZABETH II”, “D·G·REG·F·D”, “ST. HELENA”, the year of issue “2022” and the face value “1 POUND”.
Reverse: Features the ancient Greek goddess Hera seated in an ornate chariot drawn by three peacocks – birds associated with the goddess since antiquity. Hera holds a symbol of authority in her hand, while stars surround the composition. The inscription “HERA” appears above.
About the coin: Issued on behalf of Saint Helena in 2022, this coin is dedicated to Hera – one of the most important Olympian goddesses of ancient Greece, wife of Zeus and queen of the gods. In Greek mythology, Hera was the goddess of marriage, family and women, while the peacock became one of her best-known symbols. The coin is struck from .999 fine silver and contains 1 troy ounce of pure silver.
