A silver coin dedicated to the work of NHS frontline staff during the coronavirus pandemic is now on sale with all profits going to charity.
Fully approved by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the £5 silver coin has been created to honour Britain’s NHS Heroes in recognition of their outstanding courage and bravery demonstrated throughout the unprecedented health crisis.
All profits from sales of the special coin will be donated to NHS Charities Together Coronavirus Appeal.
The 1oz Fine Silver coin has been created by the East India Company Bullion Ltd in partnership with the Treasury of the Government of St Helena.
The 2020 #nhsheroes silver coin design features a heart filled with the Union Jack and with the words #nhsheroes – the first time a hashtag has appeared on a coin.
Surrounding the edge of the coin are the words Love, Care, Compassion, Strength – qualities that symbolise and capture the character of our NHS Heroes.
The obverse of the coin features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the face value of the coin and date.
Each #nhsheroes silver coin contains 1oz of 99 per cent Pure Silver and costs £24.95.
Chairman and Managing Director of The East India Company, Sanjiv Mehta said: “This coin is dedicated to every NHS Staff member and volunteer who has put their lives on the line during this incredibly frightening time.
“It has been created to recognise those people and celebrate their bravery and to demonstrate our heartfelt thanks to each of them. Donating 100 per cent of the profit from each coin purchased to these important charities is our way to give something back in return for their sacrifice”.
The The 2020 #nhsheroes silver coin costs £24.95 and can be bought from the East India Company website here.
