© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Falcon of Plantagenets; 1 oz Fine Gold
2019 year| Gold (.999) | 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 | 2019 |
| Value | 100 Pounds 100 GBP = USD 131 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 31.21 g |
| Diameter | 32.69 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#224209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
A falcon clutching the personal badge of Edward IV depicting a smaller white falcon gripping an open fetterlock in its talons.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FALCON OF THE PLANTAGENETS · 1oz · FINE GOLD· 999.9· 2020
JC
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The fifth design in The Queen's Beast series which began in 2016, there are 10 Beasts in total which are a representation of the statues that stood in Westminster Abbey on the Queen's Coronation in 1953. The statues are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History.For the Falcon of the Plantagenets there were 14 different issues of varying metals, denominations and years of issue, which all share Jody Clark's design.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Pound Elizabeth II (Falcon of Plantagenets; 1 oz Fine Gold) 2019 coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Falcon of Plantagenets, a symbol of strength and courage that has been associated with the British monarchy for centuries. The coin's design is particularly notable for its intricate details and the use of gold, which gives it a luxurious and regal appearance. Additionally, the coin's weight of 31.21 grams makes it a substantial piece, and its non-circulating status makes it a rare and valuable collector's item.
