St. Helena, Charles III, £1 2024 One Ounce Athenian Owl

The 2024 St Helena Athenian Owl 1oz .999 Silver Coin depicts a majestic owl perched on a tree branch, against a backdrop featuring a crescent moon, olive branch of peace, and the letters ‘AOE’ meaning ‘of the Athenians’. The obverse bears the portrait of King Charles III, the coin’s weight and fineness, 2024 date, and the denomination of £1. The reverse design honours the classical ancient Athenian Tetradrachm which was the most influential coin in the world at the time. The owl symbolises strength, wealth, wisdom, and insight. In ancient Greek mythology, the goddess Athena kept an owl on her shoulder that revealed truths to her, representing wisdom and knowledge.