© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Henry VII; Gold Proof
2022 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 | 2022 |
| 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#318361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned portrait of Henry VII right within beaded inner circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HENRIC VII DI GRA REX AGL Z F
Translation: Henry the Seventh by the Grace of God King of England and France
Engraver: Alexander of Bruchsal
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The first issue in 5-year series, the British Monarchs, there will be a total of 21 monarchs, featuring iconic kings and queens from four royal houses: Tudor, Stuart, Hanover and Windsor, formerly known as Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.This release features a classic coinage portrait of Henry VII that appeared on Tudor coinage; the design was struck in a variety of precious metal compositions and denominations. Issue limit: 610.
© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, alongside a portrait of King Henry VII, the first Tudor king of England. This is the first time that a British coin has featured both a current and past monarch. Additionally, the coin's gold content is 99.99%, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and gold investors.
