Saint Helena banknotes

Saint Helena is a 122-square-kilometer island in the middle of the South Atlantic, 1,900 kilometers from the nearest African coast. It has four thousand inhabitants and issues its own pound. That is everything you need to know about why its banknotes are scarce.

Napoleon's Island

Napoleon died here in 1821, exiled after Waterloo, and Longwood House still stands here. That history gives Saint Helena banknotes an appeal that goes far beyond collecting regional pounds.

What is printed on them

The effigy of Elizabeth II, the island's coat of arms featuring the tern, giant tortoises, and ships. The issues also cover Ascension Island, which shares its administration.

Why they cost what they cost

Because each issue has print runs of a few thousand copies. It is not manufactured rarity: it is simply that there is no need to print more for four thousand people.

What you will find here

Saint Helena pounds with Pick reference and authentic condition. Protected shipping with tracking from Spain.

Discover more banknotes from the region in African Banknotes.