Birch Gold Group Named Sole Authorized Dealer of the Saint Helena Standing Lion Guinea Silver Coin

BURBANK, Calif., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading precious metals dealer Birch Gold Group announced today that it will be the only authorized distributor for the modern version of a touchstone of British monetary history. The new 1.25 oz St. Helena standing lion silver guinea is now available for sale. This fixed-mintage coin is a modern reimagining of the British coin first minted in 1663 and was traded worldwide until 1814.

Birch Gold Group is the only official seller of the standing lion silver guinea.

"We are absolutely thrilled we have exclusive rights to sell the silver standing lion guinea. It's such an iconic coin symbolizing the Age of Sail and the 19th Century, from a time when 'money' and 'precious metals' meant the same thing," said Phillip Patrick, Precious Metals Specialist with Birch Gold Group.

Great Britain minted guinea coins (named after the Guinea region of West Africa, where much of the empire's precious metals were mined) between 1663 and 1814. Each coin was the equivalent of 21 shillings, or one pound and five pence (£1.05). The Great Recoinage of 1816 replaced the guinea with the pound as the major unit of currency. Despite this change, professional fees, luxury items and racing purses are still denominated in guineas across Commonwealth nations.

And, of course, the British Empire wasn't just England, Scotland and Wales. The South Atlantic island nation of St. Helena, still a British possession, has released the 2021 1.25 oz standing lion silver guinea as an homage to the history of the Pax Britannica. And what an homage it is…

The reverse of the coin features the lion of England rampant gardant (heraldic terms for rearing up and facing the viewer). The lion, the defender of the Crown and Empire, holds the crown of England and stands on a rope and a globe. This represents the reach of the British Empire. A shield displaying the Cross of St. George is a reference to the final guinea coin circulated in Britain in the late 1700s. Crossed scepters in the background represent the four points of the compass (and were also used on the first guineas minted during the reign of King Charles II). The wreath at the bottom of the heraldic display includes tea and cotton leaves, vital trade goods that were supplied to Great Britain during the age of sail.

The obverse displays Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as portrayed by renowned sculptor Raphael Maklouf. Both obverse and reverse have backgrounds patterned with the trading flag insignia of an iconic trading company of the era.

This exquisite piece of cultural history is approved for placement in a precious metals IRA, and will make a great addition to any coin collection or retirement savings portfolio.

To learn more about the St. Helena silver standing lion guinea and to get current pricing or information about Birch Gold Group's products and services, visit https://www.birchgold.com or call (800) 355-2116.

About Birch Gold Group

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Burbank, California, Birch Gold Group is a leading dealer of precious metals serving a diverse customer base across the United States. Employing a team of experienced professionals and precious metal experts, the company provides a wide range of metals for physical possession and placement within an IRA, including silver, gold, platinum and palladium.

With a strong commitment to helping its customers discover how investing in precious metals can offer enhanced protection in the face of economic instability, Birch Gold Group is known throughout the industry for its exemplary reputation and track record, consistently maintaining top scores and ratings with the Better Business Bureau, the Business Consumer Alliance and multiple renowned review websites.

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