1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Diamond Jubilee; Gold Proof) 2012 front 1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Diamond Jubilee; Gold Proof) 2012 back
1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Diamond Jubilee; Gold Proof) 2012 photo
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1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee; Gold Proof

2012 year
Gold (.999) 1010 g 100 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
1000 Pounds 1000 GBP = USD 1309
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
1010 g
Diameter
100 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#254138
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

A full achievement of the Royal Arms based on those mounted on the front gates of Buckingham Palace with the date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2012
IRB

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issued to commemorate the 60th anniversary of accession of Queen Elizabeth II, the obverse design was also used on several other denominations and metals.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1000 Pound Elizabeth II (Diamond Jubilee; Gold Proof) 2012 coin is that it has a unique design feature. The coin's reverse side features a special rendition of the Queen's effigy, created by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. The effigy is surrounded by a pattern of diamonds, which symbolize the Queen's 60 years on the throne. This design element was specifically created to commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and makes the coin stand out from other coins in the series.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  21 - - - - - -

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