© The Royal Mint, 2024
© The Royal Mint, 2024
100 Pounds - Charles III Seymour Unicorn; 1 oz Fine Platinum
2024 year| Platinum (.9995) | 31.21 g | 32.69 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 100 Pounds 100 GBP = USD 131 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Platinum (.9995) |
| Weight | 31.21 g |
| Diameter | 32.69 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#384451 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Unicorn standing, royal coronet on head, wreath of flowers around neck, holding the arms of Jane Seymour, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SEYMOUR UNICORN · 1oz · FINE PLATINUM · 999.5
DL
⬩ 2024 ⬩
Designer: David Lawrence
Edge
Reeded
Script: Latin
Comment
The fifth design in The Tudor's Beasts series, there are a total of ten Beasts representing the statues that stand in Hampton Court Palace.This David Lawrence reverse design was struck in a variety of base and precious metal compositions and denominations.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Pounds - Charles III (Seymour Unicorn; 1 oz Fine Platinum) 2024 coin from the United Kingdom is that it features a unique design of the Seymour Unicorn, which is a mythical creature that has been associated with the British monarchy for centuries. The coin's design is based on a 15th-century manuscript illustration of the unicorn, and it is said to represent purity, grace, and magic. The use of platinum as the coin's material adds to its exclusivity and value, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.
