© The Royal Mint, 2015
© The Royal Mint, 2015
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Sheep; Gold Proof
2015 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 | 2015 |
| 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#225300 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Swaledale Sheep, symbolising family and friendship, with Chinese symbol in between, legend above.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE SHEEP · 2015
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Engraver: Wuon-Gean Ho
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The second design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different Year of the Horse issues of varying metals and denominations which all share Wuon-Gean Ho's design.Both the proof and the bullion issues have plain fields however some bullion issues have an additional legend which has the weight and metal of the coin on the reverse.
Issue limit: 888
©The Royal Mint, 2015
Interesting fact
The 2015 Year of the Sheep Gold Proof Coin is a unique and rare coin, with only 1,500 minted. It features a design of a sheep on one side and Queen Elizabeth II on the other. The coin is made of 99.9% gold and weighs 31.21 grams. Its value is not only in its rarity but also in its gold content, making it a valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and investors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 548 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Sheep; Gold Proof) 2015 coin.
