© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Mahatma Gandhi; 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#310943 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
An image of a lotus flower, legend above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MY LIFE IS MY MESSAGE · MAHATMA GANDHI
HG
Engraver: Heena Glover
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued in the 75th year of Indian independence to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Mahatma Ghandi's visit to Great Britain. The coin was released individually and was also struck in silver proof and gold proof.© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a rare depiction of Mahatma Gandhi on a British coin, highlighting the historical significance of Gandhi's influence on the UK and its colonial past.
