The 5 Pounds (US$6.37; €5.48) P-14; B-310 banknote is a blue polymer issue measuring 135 x 70 mm, introduced in January 2026 with prefix A. Printed by De La Rue, the note reflects modern substrate technology, offering enhanced durability and resistance to wear in circulation. As a polymer banknote, it does not contain a traditional watermark or security thread, relying instead on advanced transparent and printed security features integrated into the material.
The obverse features a portrait of Charles III, symbolizing Saint Helena’s status as a British Overseas Territory. The reverse celebrates the island’s unique natural heritage, depicting the Saint Helena ebony (Trochetiopsis ebenus) flower, a rare endemic species once thought extinct. Alongside it appears Jonathan the Tortoise, a Seychelles giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa), recognized as one of the world’s oldest living land animals and a cherished resident of Jamestown, Saint Helena. The combination of royal portraiture and distinctive local wildlife emphasizes both constitutional ties and environmental identity, making this polymer issue a notable addition to Saint Helena’s modern currency series.
The 10 Pounds (US$12.74; €10.96) P-15; B-311 banknote is a red polymer issue measuring 135 x 70 mm, introduced in January 2026 with prefix A. Printed by De La Rue, the note reflects contemporary banknote technology designed for durability and security. As a polymer substrate issue, it does not incorporate a traditional security thread or watermark, instead relying on integrated transparent windows and advanced printed elements to deter counterfeiting while extending circulation life.
The obverse presents a portrait of Charles III, underscoring Saint Helena’s constitutional connection as a British Overseas Territory. The reverse highlights the island’s distinctive natural heritage, featuring the Saint Helena ebony (Trochetiopsis ebenus) flower, an endemic species once believed extinct and now a conservation symbol. Accompanying it is Jonathan the Tortoise, a Seychelles giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa), regarded as one of the oldest living land animals and a celebrated resident of Jamestown, Saint Helena. The harmonious blend of royal imagery and local biodiversity gives the note both national significance and environmental character within Saint Helena’s modern polymer currency series.
The 20 Pounds (US$25.49; €21.91) P-16; B-312 banknote is a brown polymer issue measuring 135 x 70 mm, introduced in January 2026 with prefix A. Printed by De La Rue, the note reflects modern currency production standards, emphasizing durability and enhanced security. As a polymer banknote, it does not include a traditional watermark or embedded security thread. Instead, it relies on advanced substrate features such as transparent windows and specialized printed elements to protect against counterfeiting while ensuring a longer lifespan in circulation.
The obverse features a portrait of Charles III, highlighting Saint Helena’s constitutional ties as a British Overseas Territory. The reverse celebrates the island’s unique biodiversity with the Saint Helena ebony (Trochetiopsis ebenus) flower, a rare endemic plant once thought extinct and now a conservation emblem. Also depicted is Jonathan the Tortoise, a Seychelles giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa), famed as one of the oldest living land animals and a treasured inhabitant of Jamestown, Saint Helena. Together, these elements blend royal symbolism with local environmental heritage, defining the identity of Saint Helena’s contemporary polymer currency series.
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