© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
10 Pounds - Elizabeth II White Greyhound of Richmond; Silver Piedfort
2021 year| Silver (.999) | 312.59 g | 65 mm |
| 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 | 312.59 g |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#237545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
White Greyhound of Richmond supporting heraldic badge of Richmond, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· 2021 ·
JC
WHITE GREHOUND OF RICHMOND
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The ninth design in The Queen's Beast series which began in 2016, there are 10 Beasts in total which are a representation of the statues that stood in Westminster Abbey on the Queen's Coronation in 1953. The statues are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History.For the White Greyhound of Richmond there are a variety of issued in numerous metals and denominations, which all share Jody Clark's design. Issue Limit: 195
© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design of the White Greyhound of Richmond on the reverse side, which is a rare and distinctive feature for a coin. The design is a nod to the historic White Greyhound of Richmond, a symbol of the House of York, and adds a touch of elegance and history to the coin.
