© The Royal Mint, 2014
© The Royal Mint, 2014
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Horse; 1 oz Fine Gold
2014 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 | 2014 |
| 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#225156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
A horse prancing past the famous Uffington chalk white horse.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE HORSE · 2014
1oz FINE GOLD 999.9
Engraver: Wuon-Gean Ho
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The first design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were 8 different Year of the Horse issues of varying metals and denominations which all share Wuon-Gean Ho's design.The Uffington white horse featured on the reverse of the coin is an ancient horse carved into the chalk hills of Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.
Both the proof and the bullion issues have plain fields.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Pound Elizabeth II (Year of the Horse; 1 oz Fine Gold) 2014 coin from the United Kingdom is that it features a unique horse design that was created by British artist, John Burningham. The design depicts a majestic horse galloping across the coin's surface, with a flowing mane and tail. The horse is surrounded by a circle of text that reads, "100 POUNDS / ELIZABETH II / 2014 / YEAR OF THE HORSE." The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, also designed by John Burningham. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
