1050) Royal Bengal Tiger: "Treasures of India Collection Series," St. Helena: First Coin in the Series minted by the East India Company Bullion Ltd. issued on 17.07.2019:
The East India Company Bullion Ltd. and the Treasury of St. Helena have issued on 17.07.2019, a Silver One Ounce Proof Quality Cash Coin featuring the Royal Bengal Tiger. This Coin celebrates India's National Animal and draws attention to the Tiger as one of the world's most endangered species.
About the Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris):
The Tiger is the National Animal of India and occupies a prominent position and meaning in Indian culture. For centuries it has been a symbol of power, strength and grace and is closely associated with bravery and valour.
In Indian mythology, this majestic animal symbolises the possession of immense, unlimited power. The Goddess Durga (Divine Mother), rides a tiger to demonstrate her power to protect virtue and destroy evil.
The scientific name for the species is "Panthera tigris", and the Royal Bengal Tiger represents strength, elegance and endurance. Well protected in India, genetic research attests to the fact that this species of Tiger arrived in India over 12,000 years ago. and aiming to grow their numbers substantially.
In 2010, at the St. Petersburg Tiger Summit, it was decided that measures would be intensified so as to have the tiger population doubled by 2022.
India's recently concluded its Tiger Census, which commenced in 2006. The Tiger Census Report, released on 29.07.2019 ("International Tiger Day") has given an encouraging trend.
India accounts for over 80% of the global population of 3,159 free ranging tigers. While all Tigers are considered endangered, the Royal Bengal Tiger is the most numerous of all tiger sub-species living in the wild. With around 2967 individual Tigers, aged over one-year old having been photo-captured (as against the 2014 figures of 2,226 Tigers), a substantial jump of over 33% has been recorded. The big cat population in India has grown steadily at about 6% per annum, since 2006, when the Tiger Census began.
In 2010, at the St. Petersburg Tiger Summit, it was decided that measures would be intensified so as to have the tiger population doubled by 2022.
India's recently concluded its Tiger Census, which commenced in 2006. The Tiger Census Report, released on 29.07.2019 ("International Tiger Day") has given an encouraging trend.
India accounts for over 80% of the global population of 3,159 free ranging tigers. While all Tigers are considered endangered, the Royal Bengal Tiger is the most numerous of all tiger sub-species living in the wild. With around 2967 individual Tigers, aged over one-year old having been photo-captured (as against the 2014 figures of 2,226 Tigers), a substantial jump of over 33% has been recorded. The big cat population in India has grown steadily at about 6% per annum, since 2006, when the Tiger Census began.
In the 1970s, the creation of India's 9 Tiger Reserves, helped in stabilising its numbers, with India now having 50 Tiger Reserves covering an area of 72,749 sq. kilometres.
Nevertheless, there is a constant need to keep poachers at bay which has steadily increased in recent years.
Nevertheless, there is a constant need to keep poachers at bay which has steadily increased in recent years.
The "CASH" Denomination:
The "CASH" denomination shown on this coin is one of historical significance. "CASH" coins were currency units used during the time of the British Raj in India. The origin of the word "CASH" is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "Karsa", which was equal to the weight of Silver of Gold equal to 1/400 of a "tola".
The Commemorative Coin:
The Reverse of the One Ounce Silver CASH Coin features the magnificent Bengal Tiger with a beautifully detailed relief, against a patterned background.
The peripheral inscriptions are - "ONE OUNCE. CASH .999 SILVER ".
The finer details of the coin are seen in this magnified central image. The detailed engraving of the tiger, with the raised relief allows the design to stand out against a striking patterned background.
The Obverse of the One Ounce Silver CASH Coin features an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right against a patterned background.
The peripheral inscriptions (clockwise) are - "ELIZABETH II.D.G.REGINA.F.D. ST.HELENA. 2019. ONE POUND".
The specifications of this Silver coin are:
Denomination: One Pound; Metal Composition: .999 Fine Silver (Ag); Mintage: 3,000 pieces; Weight: 1 Oz. or 31.1 grams; Diameter/Size: 38.6 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Coin issued by: St. Helena; Minted by: East India Company Bullion Ltd., on behalf of St. Helena; Year of issue: 2019. Designer: Veronica MacKinnon.
Remarks: Individual coins come in protective plastic. Orders in 18 coin increments come in Mint tubes. Orders of 450 coins come in a wooden box with 25 tubes per box.
Individual coins can be placed in presentation boxes.
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