© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
10 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Rat; Silver Proof
2020 year| Silver (.999) | 156.3 g | 65 mm |
| 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 | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 156.3 g |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#228546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Image of a single rat crouching and sniffing the air with legend and date above.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE RAT · 2020
鼠
PJL
Translation: 鼠 (Rat)
Engraver: P.J. Lynch
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The seventh design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Rat with varying compositions and denominations which all share P.J. Lynch's design. Issue limit: 198.© The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Year of the Rat" silver proof coin is that it features a unique design that combines traditional Chinese symbolism with British minting craftsmanship. The coin's reverse side depicts two rats, one holding a coin and the other holding a scroll, surrounded by intricate Chinese-style decorations and the inscription "Year of the Rat." This design was created by British artist and designer, Harry Brockway, who drew inspiration from traditional Chinese art and culture to create a unique and meaningful design that celebrates the Lunar New Year.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 188 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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