© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Yale of Beaufort; 1 oz Fine Platinum
2020 year| Platinum (.9995) | 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 | Platinum (.9995) |
| Weight | 31.21 g |
| Diameter | 32.69 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#224257 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The Yale (a mythical beast often depicted either as an antelope or goat) atop a shield bearing the image of a crowned portcullis with chains, legend and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
YALE OF BEAUFORT·1oz FINE PLATINUM·999.5·2020
JC
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The sixth 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.For the Yale of Beaufort there are varying metals, denominations and years of issue, which all share Jody Clark's design.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 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 is depicted on the coin in a majestic pose, surrounded by intricate details and inscriptions that add to its beauty and collectibility.
