© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Dog; 1 oz Fine Gold
2018 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 | 2018 |
| Value | 100 Pounds 100 GBP = USD 131 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.21 g |
| Diameter | 32.69 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#189329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A dog running, legend above.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE DOG • 2018
1 OZ FINE GOLD 999.9
狗
Translation: 狗 (Dog)
Engraver: Wuon-Gean Ho
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The fifth design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Dog with varying compositions and denominations which all share Wuon-Gean Ho's design.The proof strike has plain fields while the bullion issues have a guilloche background design on the obverse alongside an additional legend with the weight and fineness on the reverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Pound Elizabeth II (Year of the Dog; 1 oz Fine Gold) 2018 coin from the United Kingdom is that it features a unique design that combines traditional Chinese motifs with British coinage elements. The reverse side of the coin depicts a beautiful representation of a dog, surrounded by intricate patterns and symbols that are associated with Chinese culture. This blend of East and West creates a truly distinctive and eye-catching design that sets this coin apart from other coins in the Royal Mint's collection.
