© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
100 Pounds - Charles III Royal Arms; 1 oz Fine Gold
| Gold (.9999) | 31.1 g | 32.69 mm |
| 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 | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 32.69 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#369618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Royal Arms with supporters, divided date above, legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20 23
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
DIEU ET MON DROIT
TN
1oz FINE GOLD 999.9
Translation:
Shame on he who thinks evil on it
God and my right
Designer: Timothy Noad
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Timothy Noad based his reverse design on that of Eric Sewell. The Royal Arms consists of a shield with a design of three lions of England featured in the first and fourth quadrants, the rampant lion of Scotland in the second and a harp for Ireland in the third. The shield is supported by a crowned English lion and the Scottish unicorn.Issued in a variety of denominations and metals.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Pounds - Charles III (Royal Arms; 1 oz Fine Gold) 2023-2024 coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing the Royal Arms, which are the arms of the British monarch, and are used to symbolize the power and authority of the Crown. The Royal Arms have been used in various forms throughout history and are a symbol of the United Kingdom's rich heritage and tradition.
