© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Pig; 1 oz Fine Gold
2019 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 | 2019 |
| 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#157363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Image of a sow laying down nursing her piglets, in the background a cottage with smoke rising from the chimney, legend above.
Scripts: Chinese (simplified), Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE PIG · 2019
1 OZ FINE GOLD 999.9
豬
Translation: 豬 (Pig)
Engraver: Harry Brockway
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The sixth design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Pig with varying compositions and denominations which all share Harry Brockway'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 Pig; 1 oz Fine Gold) 2019 coin from the United Kingdom is that it features a unique design that combines traditional Chinese symbols with British elements. The coin's reverse side depicts a pig, which is the zodiac animal for the year 2019 in the Chinese lunar calendar, surrounded by a wreath of peonies, which are considered a symbol of good fortune and prosperity in Chinese culture. At the same time, the coin also features the traditional British elements of the Royal Mint, such as the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse side and the inclusion of the Latin phrase "Dei Gratia Regina" (By the Grace of God, Queen) in the coin's inscription. This blending of cultural symbols makes the coin a truly unique and special piece for collectors and enthusiasts.
