© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Rat; 1 oz Fine Gold
2020 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 | 2020 |
| 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#189323 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Image of a single rat crouching and sniffing the air with legend and date above.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE RAT • 2020
1 OZ FINE GOLD 999.9
鼠
PJL
Translation: 鼠 (Rat)
Engraver: PJ Lynch
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The seventh 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 P.J. Lynch'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: 8,888
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Pound Elizabeth II (Year of the Rat; 1 oz Fine Gold) 2020 coin from the United Kingdom is that it features a unique design that combines traditional Chinese symbols with the image of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's design incorporates the Chinese zodiac sign of the rat, which is associated with intelligence, resourcefulness, and adaptability, and is said to bring good fortune and prosperity. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and collectible item for coin enthusiasts and those interested in Chinese culture.
