100 Pounds - Elizabeth II White Lion of Mortimer; Gold Proof
2020 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 | 2020 |
| 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#224374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
White Lion of Mortimer supporting a shield portraying a white rose en soleil, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· 2020 ·
JC
WHITE LION OF MORTIMER
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The seventh 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.
The White Lion of Mortimer joins the Black Bull of Clarence as heraldic beasts from the House of York. The White Lion comes to Queen Elizabeth II through King Edward IV, the first monarch from the House of York. His grandmother, Anne de Mortimer, was the one responsible for passing the White Lion and associated symbols down to King Edward IV, and his brother King Richard III.
For the White Lion of Mortimer there are currently 12 different issues of varying metals, denominations and years of issue, which all share Jody Clark's design. Issue limit: 445.
©The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
The White Lion of Mortimer; Gold Proof) 2020 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Gold (.999) weighing 31.21 g has a unique feature; it has a distinctive minting technique, the coin's design is struck multiple times to create a frosted relief against a mirror-like background, giving it a distinctive and eye-catching appearance. This technique, known as "proof" minting, requires a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, making it a true work of art for coin collectors and enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 435 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (White Lion of Mortimer; Gold Proof) 2020 coin.
