© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
10 Pounds - Elizabeth II Falcon of the Plantagenets; 10 oz Fine Silver
2020 year| Silver (.9999) | 311 g | 89 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 10 Pounds 10 GBP = USD 13 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 311 g |
| Diameter | 89 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#184647 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
A falcon clutching the personal badge of Edward IV depicting a smaller white falcon gripping an open fetterlock in its talons.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FALCON OF THE PLANTAGENETS · 10oz FINE SILVER · 999.9 · 2020
JC
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The fifth design in The Queen's Beasts series which began in 2016, there are 10 Beasts in total which are a representation of the statues that stood in Westminster Abbey at the Queen's Coronation in 1953. The statues are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History.For the Falcon of the Plantagenets there were 14 different issues of varying metals, denominations and years of issue, all of which share Jody Clark's design.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, the Falcon of the Plantagenets, which is a symbol associated with the Plantagenet dynasty that ruled England from the 12th to the 15th century. The falcon was a popular symbol during this time and was often used on coins, seals, and other forms of heraldry. The use of this design on the 10 Pound coin adds a touch of history and cultural significance to the piece, making it a collectible item for coin enthusiasts and history buffs.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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