10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of the Dog; Fine Gold) 2018 front 10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of the Dog; Fine Gold) 2018 back
10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of the Dog; Fine Gold) 2018 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2018

10 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Dog; Fine Gold

2018 year
Gold (.9999) 3.13 g 16.5 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2018
Value
10 Pounds 10 GBP = USD 13
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
3.13 g
Diameter
16.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#228313
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

A dog running, legend above.

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
YEAR OF THE DOG · 2018

Translation: 狗 (Dog)

Engraver: Wuon-Gean Ho

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The fifth design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Dog with varying compositions and denominations which all share Wuon-Gean Ho's design. Issue limit: 1,008.

© The Royal Mint, 2018

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design depicting the Queen's beloved corgis, which have been her faithful companions throughout her reign. The design is a nod to the Year of the Dog, which is celebrated in the Chinese lunar calendar, and is a symbol of loyalty and friendship.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018  910 - - - - - -

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