1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Queen's 95th Birthday; Gold Proof) 2021 front 1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Queen's 95th Birthday; Gold Proof) 2021 back
1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Queen's 95th Birthday; Gold Proof) 2021 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2021

1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen's 95th Birthday; Gold Proof

2021 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
2021
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#277776
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Intertwined flowers accompanied by Our Royal Cypher, legend around, dates below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MY HEART AND MY DEVOTION
EIIR
1926 2021
GB

Engraver: Gary Breeze

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The second design issued to commemorate the 95th birthday of The Queen it was issued individually. There are nine roses, one for each decade The Queen has lived through, and 54 leaves on the face of the coin, each representing a country of the Commonwealth, one of Her Majesty’s greatest legacies. The design was also struck in other denominations in silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 18.

© The Royal Mint, 2021

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it has a unique reverse design, featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, created by sculptor and engraver, Jody Clark. The design is special because it is the first time that a royal portrait has been created by a non-royal artist for a British coin. This fact adds an extra layer of exclusivity and collectibility to the coin, making it a truly special piece for coin collectors and royal enthusiasts.