100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Posthumous; Yale of Beaufort; 1 oz Fine Platinum) 2023 front 100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Posthumous; Yale of Beaufort; 1 oz Fine Platinum) 2023 back
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Posthumous; Yale of Beaufort; 1 oz Fine Platinum) 2023 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2023

100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Posthumous; Yale of Beaufort; 1 oz Fine Platinum

2023 year
Platinum (.9995) 31.21 g 32.69 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2023
Value
100 Pounds 100 GBP = USD 131
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Platinum (.9995)
Weight
31.21 g
Diameter
32.69 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#338778
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Central image of the Yale of Beaufort within inner circle, legend above, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
YALE OF BEAUFORT · 1oz · FINE PLATINUM · 999.5
DL
· 2023 ·

Engraver: David Lawrence

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The second design in the Royal Tudor Beasts bullion series, there are a total of ten Beasts representing the statues that stand in Hampton Court Palace.

This David Lawrence reverse design was struck in a variety of base and precious metal compositions and denominations.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, the Yale of Beaufort, which is a mythical creature that has been associated with the British monarchy for centuries. The Yale of Beaufort is depicted on the coin's reverse side, surrounded by intricate details and inscriptions. This design was chosen to commemorate the long history and legacy of the British monarchy, and it adds to the coin's collectibility and numismatic value.