100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of the Pig; Gold Proof) 2019 front 100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of the Pig; Gold Proof) 2019 back
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of the Pig; Gold Proof) 2019 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2019

100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Pig; Gold Proof

2019 year
Gold (.9999) 31.21 g 32.69 mm
Description
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
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#228364
Rarity index
97%

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
HB

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. Issue limit: 888.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Pound - Elizabeth II (Year of the Pig; Gold Proof) 2019 coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Queen's love for animals. The coin's reverse side features an image of a pig, which is a nod to the Chinese zodiac and the Year of the Pig. The design also includes a stylized portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by intricate details and textures that give the coin a high-end, luxurious look. The coin's gold content and proof finish only add to its beauty and collectibility, making it a truly special piece for coin collectors and enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2019  728 - - - - - -

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