© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
10 Pounds - Elizabeth II Ceremony of the Keys; Gold Proof
2019 year| Gold (.9999) | 156.3 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 10 Pounds 10 GBP = USD 13 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 156.3 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#232164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Image of three keys and a lantern overlapping with a section of the Tower’s walls at Mint Street, legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TOWER OF LONDON
A1
2
GD
Engraver: Glyn Davies
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Edward III introduced one of the Tower’s longest lasting traditions, the Ceremony of the Keys, which is carried out every night to this day. The Chief Yeoman Warder performs the ritual of locking the Tower for the night, carrying a lantern and The Queen’s Keys.The fourth and final coin in the 2019 Tower of London series, produced in association with Historic Royal Palaces. The design features the Tower of London mint mark on the reverse and was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue limit: 45.
©The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design, the Ceremony of the Keys, which is a centuries-old tradition that takes place at the Tower of London. The ceremony involves the locking and unlocking of the tower gates, and it is depicted on the coin in intricate detail. This design is only available on this specific coin, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 29 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Ceremony of the Keys; Gold Proof) 2019 coin.
