Chinese Trade Dollar. Saint-Helena 1 £ 2021 silver coin 1 oz

  
Shortly after the death of Emperor Xian Feng in 1861, his concubine Cixi assumed control and ruled China as The Empress Dowager. Cixi was able to read, a rare skill at that time, and educated herself on domestic and foreign affairs, creating policies that would modernise China's culture and economy.

Trade Dollars had been used to facilitate international trade since the'Spanish Dollars' of the 15th Century, and the first'Dragon' Trade dollars were struck in 1889 with the coin's weight in English lettering sitting beneath a traditional Chinese dragon. Now, the Chinese Trade Dollar is reimagined for 2021 by The East India Company, our stunning Proof finish emphasising every detail of a new design that features a mighty dragon encircling the globe.

This limited-edition silver 1oz coin is presented in a luxurious presentation case along with a booklet and numbered certificate of authenticity.