100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Posthumous; King Arthur; 1 oz Fine Gold) 2023 front 100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Posthumous; King Arthur; 1 oz Fine Gold) 2023 back
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Posthumous; King Arthur; 1 oz Fine Gold) 2023 photo
Obverse © The Royal Mint, 2022 – Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2023

100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Posthumous; King Arthur; 1 oz Fine Gold

2023 year
Gold (.9999) 31.1 g 32.69 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2023
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
References
Numista
N#344242
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Image of King Arthur holding a sword with a castle in the background, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KING ARTHUR·1 OZ·FINE GOLD·999·9·2023
DL

Designer: David Lawrence

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The fourth issue in the Myths & Legend series and the start of the second set within the series, the others being Merlin and Morgan le Fay. The coin continued to bear the image of The Queen in support of His Majesty the King's ambition for a sustainable transition. This ensured minimal environmental impact as the designs, tools and packaging for these products had already been produced.

The coin was also issued in silver bullion, while the design was later used for proof issues in a variety of metals and denominations with the portrait to Charles III.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a posthumous portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, alongside an image of King Arthur, a legendary British leader known for his bravery and wisdom. The coin's design is a unique blend of history and mythology, making it a truly distinctive and collectible piece.