10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Longest Reign; Gold Proof) 2015 front 10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Longest Reign; Gold Proof) 2015 back
10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Longest Reign; Gold Proof) 2015 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2015

10 Pounds - Elizabeth II Longest Reign; Gold Proof

2015 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
2015
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
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#76437
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Each of the five definitive portraits of Her Majesty creating a time-line effect, with crowned royal cypher and legend below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
E II R
ST
THE LONGEST REIGN

Engraver: Stephen Taylor

Edge

Reeded

Comment

On September 9th 2015 Her Majesty The Queen became the United Kingdom’s longest reigning monarch, surpassing the record previously held by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria.

The obverse has a rare alternative effigy that did not feature on circulating coins. The design was struck on a variety of precious metal compositions and denominations. Issue limit: 180.

© The Royal Mint, 2015

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Longest Reign; Gold Proof) 2015 coin is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's record-breaking reign, which surpassed the previous record held by Queen Victoria. The coin's design features an image of the Queen on the obverse side, and a depiction of the Royal Coat of Arms on the reverse side. The coin's gold content and proof finish add to its collectibility and value, making it a sought-after piece for coin collectors and enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2015  180 - - - - - -

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