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10 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Sheep; Fine Gold
2015 year| Gold (.9999) | 3.13 g | 16.5 mm |
| 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 (.9999) |
| Weight | 3.13 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#187336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Swaledale Sheep, symbolising family and friendship, with Chinese symbol in between, legend above.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering: YEAR OF THE SHEEP · 2015
Engraver: Wuon-Gean Ho
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The second design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different Year of the Horse issues of varying metals and denominations which all share Wuon-Gean Ho's design. Both the brilliant uncirculated and the bullion issues have plain fields, however the bullion issues have an additional legend which has the weight and metal of the coin on the reverse.Issue limit: 2,888
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pound - Elizabeth II (Year of the Sheep; Fine Gold) 2015 coin from the United Kingdom is that it has a unique design feature. The coin's reverse side features a sheep standing on a hillside, surrounded by a stylized landscape. If you look closely, you'll notice that the sheep's wool is depicted in a pattern of concentric circles, which gives the impression of a traditional Chinese motif. This design element was incorporated to commemorate the Year of the Sheep in the Chinese lunar calendar, which fell in 2015. This coin is a beautiful example of how cultural exchange and symbolism can be incorporated into numismatic design.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 922 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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