© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
10 000 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Queen's Beasts Completer; Gold Proof
2021 year| Gold (.9999) | 10 025 g | 200 mm |
| 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 13 085 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 10 025 g |
| Diameter | 200 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#290592 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Image of all 10 heraldic beasts, encircling portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, legend above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE QUEEN'S BEASTS
JC
2021
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The eleventh design in The Queen's Beasts series, which brings together all ten Beasts for the first time, from the Lion of England in 2016 to the Griffin of Edward III in 2021. The 10 Beasts are a representation of the statues that stood in Westminster Abbey for The Queen's Coronation in 1953. The statues are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History.There are various Queen's Beasts Completer coins issued with differing metals and denominations, which all share Jody Clark's design. Issue limit: 1.
This was the first time a 10 kg coin was minted and at the time of issue it was the largest coin ever produced by The Royal Mint in denomination, size and weight.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10,000 Pound Elizabeth II Gold Proof Coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a majestic lion, which is part of the Queen's Beasts collection. The Queen's Beasts are ten heraldic animals that symbolize the genealogy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the lion represents the House of Plantagenet, one of the most powerful royal houses in English history. This coin is a rare and valuable addition to any coin collection, not only for its high gold content but also for its historical and cultural significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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