10 Pounds
Saint Helena · Government of St. Helena
The Saint Helena 10 Pounds note entered circulation on 22 January 2026 as part of the new polymer series bearing the portrait of King Charles III. The banknote features the monarch's portrait alongside island motifs including Jonathan the Tortoise and the endemic St Helena Ebony. Tactile identification marks assist visually impaired users. The note represents a significant modernization of Saint Helena's currency.
Highlights
ReasonSecond denomination of Saint Helena's modernized polymer banknote series with King Charles III.
DesignKing Charles III portrait with island motifs including Jonathan the Tortoise and St Helena Ebony, on polymer substrate.
Security featuresTactile markers, raised intaglio printing, microprinted text, and UV-reactive security elements.
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