© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Oriental Border, 1 oz Fine Gold
| Gold (.9999) (guilloche/sunburst) | 31.11 g | 32.69 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2018-2020 |
| Value | 100 Pounds 100 GBP = USD 131 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) (guilloche/sunburst) |
| Weight | 31.11 g |
| Diameter | 32.69 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#151661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Britannia wearing a Corinthian helmet, wielding a trident in her right hand, protecting the coast with a shield emblazoned with the Union Flag. Around the border is an oriental-themed design pattern that frames the imagery.
Note: sunburst background effect
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIA
ONE
OUNCE
999.9
FINE
GOLD
2018
NATHAN
Engraver: Philip Nathan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Britannia is flanked by an ornate oriental border inspired by the Chinese-themed rooms at Buckingham Palace and the Royal Pavilion in Brighton. The design has similarities to the British Trade Dollar first struck for use in the Far East during the reign of Queen Victoria. The coin was also struck in silver, while each year has an issue limit of 5,000.A proof version was also struck in 2018 with plain fields on both obverse and reverse. See separate entry.
Each year issue features a slightly different border design:
- 2019 Oriental border:
-2020 Oriental border:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique oriental border design, which sets it apart from other coins in the Elizabeth II series. The oriental border is a nod to the cultural and historical ties between the United Kingdom and the Far East, and it adds an extra layer of beauty and sophistication to the coin's design.
