1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Posthumous; Year of the Rabbit; Gold Proof) 2023 front 1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Posthumous; Year of the Rabbit; Gold Proof) 2023 back
1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Posthumous; Year of the Rabbit; Gold Proof) 2023 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2023

1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II Posthumous; Year of the Rabbit; Gold Proof

2023 year
Gold (.999) 1005 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
2023
Value
1000 Pounds 1000 GBP = USD 1309
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
1005 g
Diameter
100 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#339203
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Image of a rabbit facing right, falling leaves around, legend, date and Chinese character above.

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
YEAR OF THE RABBIT · 2023

LM

Translation: Rabbit

Engraver: Louie Maryon

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The tenth design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Rabbit with varying compositions and denominations which all share Louie Maryon's design. Issue limit: 8.

© The Royal Mint, 2023

This series was issued by coincidence on the morning of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it is a posthumous issue, meaning it was minted and released after the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2023. This makes it a unique and rare collectible item for coin enthusiasts and fans of the British royal family.