10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Gothic Crown Quartered Arms; Silver Proof) 2021 front 10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Gothic Crown Quartered Arms; Silver Proof) 2021 back
10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Gothic Crown Quartered Arms; Silver Proof) 2021 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2021

10 Pounds - Elizabeth II Gothic Crown Quartered Arms; Silver Proof

2021 year
Silver (.999) 156.3 g 65 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 Pounds 10 GBP = USD 13
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
156.3 g
Diameter
65 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#313284
Rarity index
100%

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: 506.

© The Royal Mint, 2021

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 inspired by the Gothic architecture of the Middle Ages and adds a touch of history and culture to the coin.