Ascension Island Coins

Obverse of 1981 Ascension Silver Proof Crown

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Charles' & Diana's Coats of Arms on Reverse of 1981 Ascension Silver Proof Crown

Ascension Island
Ascension island was discovered on Ascension Day 1501 by Portuguese navigator Joao da Nova, which explains why it got its name. It was first occupied by the British in 1815, to ensure that Napoleon did not eascape from his exile in nearby (700 miles away!) St. Helena. Its population, currently under 1,200, is outnumbered by sea turtles and sooty terns. It remained under Admiralty rule until 1922, when it was annexed as a dependency of St. Helena.
Ascension has issued its own coinage, all commemorative, since 1978, St. Helena since 1973, while St. Helena and Ascension have issued coins in joint names since 1984, including normal circulation coinage. Please see separate pages for coins of Saint Helena, and Saint Helena & Ascension jointly.

Coin Specifications

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	AMW	Description
Crown	38.61	28.28	0.8410	Silver Proof
25 Pence Crown	38.61	28.28	0.8410	Silver Proof
50 Pence Crown	38.61	28.28	0.8410	Silver Proof
£2		15.98	0.4707	Gold

Notes
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
AMW = Actual Metal Weight in troy ounces of pure gold or silver.

Ascension Coins For Sale

Date	Denomination	Description	Mintage	Grade	Availability	Price £	Price $	Price €
1981	25 Pence	Royal Wedding of Charles & Diana	30,000	Silver Proof	Yes	£25	$50	€37
1997	Fifty Pence	Golden Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip	30,000	Silver Proof	Yes	£25	$50	€37

Notes
Mintage = Quantity issued, where known, otherwise issue limit.

Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £2.50 or
Fully Insured £6 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
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Coins Wanted
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