2024 St. Helena 1 oz Silver Lucky Angel Proof

The original "Lucky Angel" coin dates back to the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. Initially created as 20 Francs gold coins, they featured an angelic design by artist Augustin Dupre. Legend has it that Dupre used one of these coins to bribe a guard and escape from the guillotine, establishing the French Angel as a symbol of luck. Years later, Napoleon Bonaparte kept one as a good luck charm, which served him until he lost it the night before his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. In 2024, a legal-tender £1 Lucky Angel coin was issued on behalf of Saint Helena, an island in the South Atlantic and the location of Napoleon's exile and final days..

The piece showcases a strikingly feminine image designed by the renowned Italian coin and medal artist Chiara Principe. It features an elegant angel seated and enveloped by expansive, feathered wings, encapsulating themes of strength, faith, and protection. The angel's gaze towards the heavens suggests her deep connection to a greater purpose and her ability to navigate different dimensions. Notably, she holds a starlight, symbolizing hope and her role as a spiritual guardian, highlighting her transcendence beyond the material realm. Additionally, the presence of bees flanking the word "ANGEL" serves as a tribute to Napoleon, who embraced the bee as a symbol of his reign, thus adding historical significance to the composition.

Specifications
•    Issue Limit: 1,000
•    Metal: Silver
•    Weight: 1oz
•    Purity: .999
•    Size: 38.61mm
•    Denomination: £1