10 000 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Gothic Crown Quartered Arms; Gold Proof) 2021 front 10 000 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Gothic Crown Quartered Arms; Gold Proof) 2021 back
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10 000 Pounds - Elizabeth II Gothic Crown Quartered Arms; Gold Proof

2021 year
Gold (.9999) 10 020 g 200 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2021
Value
10 000 Pounds 10 000 GBP = USD 13 074
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
10 020 g
Diameter
200 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#313295
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned shields of England, Scotland and Ireland around central Garter star, national emblems in angles, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
tueatur unita deus
W W
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
anno dom mmxxi

Translation:
May God protect this Union
Shame on he who thinks evil on it
In the year of our Lord 2021

Engraver: William Wyon

Edge

Reeded

Comment

A re-interpretation of William Wyon's original Gothic Crown from 1847, the third in a series of coins in the Great Engravers series. The coin was issued in a variety of denominations in both gold and silver proof. Issue limit: 1.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique Gothic Crown design, which is a departure from the traditional depiction of the Queen's crown on British coins. The Gothic Crown is quartered with the arms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and it is surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. This design was specifically created for this coin to symbolize the rich history and cultural heritage of the United Kingdom.