© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Rat; Gold Proof
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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#228550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
鼠
PJL
Translation: 鼠 (Rat)
Engraver: P.J. Lynch
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The seventh design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Rat 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: 898.
© The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
The 100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of the Rat; Gold Proof) 2020 coin from the United Kingdom has a unique feature - it has a special "privy mark" on the reverse side, which is a small image of a rat. This privy mark is a nod to the Chinese Lunar Calendar, which is celebrated in many countries, and 2020 was the Year of the Rat. This mark adds an extra layer of collectibility and exclusivity to the coin, making it a highly sought-after piece for coin collectors and enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 822 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of the Rat; Gold Proof) 2020 coin.
