10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (King George III; Gold Proof) 2020 front 10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (King George III; Gold Proof) 2020 back
10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (King George III; Gold Proof) 2020 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2020

10 Pounds - Elizabeth II King George III; Gold Proof

2020 year
Gold (.999) 156.3 g 50 mm
Description
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
Gold (.999)
Weight
156.3 g
Diameter
50 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#305467
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

George III at the centre of the coin design in a pose reflecting the iconic ‘bull head’ portrait. Surrounding George III’s head are the symbols of his kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, framed by his crown.

Lettering:
GR
DME

Engraver: Dominique Evans

Edge

Reeded

Comment

George III came to the throne in 1760, the first Hanoverian monarch to be born in Britain and speak English as a first language. Controversially, he is often known for the mental illness that plagued his latter years and as the king who lost the American colonies.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique double-effigy design, with both Queen Elizabeth II and King George III appearing on the obverse side. This is a rare occurrence in coin design and adds significant historical and numismatic value to the coin.