100 Pounds - Charles III (1 oz Fine Platinum) 2023-2024 front 100 Pounds - Charles III (1 oz Fine Platinum) 2023-2024 back
100 Pounds - Charles III (1 oz Fine Platinum) 2023-2024 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2023

100 Pounds - Charles III 1 oz Fine Platinum

 
Platinum (.9995) 31.1 g 32.69 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
2023-2024
Value
100 Pounds 100 GBP = USD 131
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Platinum (.9995)
Weight
31.1 g
Diameter
32.69 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#364769
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Standing image of Britannia holding a trident in her right hand, with a shield bearing the Union flag and an olive branch in her left hand, security padlock, legend around.

Note: wave effect

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITANNIA ' 2023 ' 1 oz ' 999.5 ' PLATINUM '
DECUS ET TUTAMEN
NATHAN

Translation: An ornament and a safeguard

Designer: Philip Nathan

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The strike continues to feature four security features:
- A latent image which changes from a padlock to Britannia’s famous trident
- Surface animation bringing the background of sparkling waves to life
- Micro text gives both decoration and protection – ‘an ornament and a safeguard’
- Britannia’s shield bearing the Union Flag accented with tincture lines

Issued in tubes and in a blister pack:

© The Royal Mint, 2023

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Pounds - Charles III (1 oz Fine Platinum) 2023-2024 coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a portrait of King Charles III, who is depicted wearing the St. Edward's Crown, which is a symbol of his royal authority. This design was created by sculptor and engraver, Jody Clark, who is known for his work on various coins and medals for the Royal Mint. The coin's obverse features the iconic effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, also designed by Clark. This coin is a special edition, non-circulating coin, made of platinum (.9995) and weighs 31.1 grams. It is a rare and valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and those interested in British royalty.