© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Alice's Adventures in Wonderland; Gold Proof
2021 year| Gold (.9999) | 31.21 g | 32.69 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 100 Pounds 100 GBP = USD 131 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.21 g |
| Diameter | 32.69 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#299379 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Image of Alice and the Cheshire Cat sat in a tree accompanied, legend right
Script: Latin
Lettering: ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND
Engraver: Ffion Gwillim
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The first of 2 coins celebrating Lewis Carroll's famous book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the coin was also struck in a variety of denominations and metals including copper-nickel, colourised copper-nickel, colourised silver proof, silver proof and gold proof. Issue Limit: 160© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design inspired by Lewis Carroll's classic tale, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." The coin's reverse side depicts a scene of Alice encountering the Cheshire Cat, surrounded by intricate details and symbols from the story. This design was created by renowned artist and designer, David Wyatt, who is known for his work on various coins and medals. The coin's obverse side features the traditional effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, also designed by Wyatt. This coin is a special edition, released to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the publication of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," making it a truly unique and collectible piece for coin enthusiasts and fans of the beloved story.
