© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Elton John; 1 oz Fine Gold
2021 year| Gold (.9999) | 31.1 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 | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 32.69 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#243213 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Elton John’s boater hat, glasses and bow tie set against a union flag, legend repeated around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELTON JOHN
BMJ
1 OZ FINE GOLD 999.9 2021
Engraver: Bradley Morgan Johnson
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued as part of the Music Legends series, the coin was also struck in a variety of denominations, metals and qualities including copper-nickel, colourised silver proof, silver proof and gold proof. Issue Limit: 2,500Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design depicting Elton John, a famous British musician, on the reverse side, while the obverse side features the standard portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin was issued as a tribute to Elton John's contributions to music and his status as a cultural icon.
