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

1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Queen's Beasts Completer; Gold Proof

2021 year
Gold (.9999) 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 (.9999)
Weight
1005 g
Diameter
100 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#290590
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Image of all 10 heraldic beasts, encircling portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, legend above, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE QUEEN'S BEASTS
JC
2021

Engraver: Jody Clark

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The eleventh design in The Queen's Beasts series, which brings together all ten Beasts for the first time, from the Lion of England in 2016 to the Griffin of Edward III in 2021. The 10 Beasts are a representation of the statues that stood in Westminster Abbey for The Queen's Coronation in 1953. The statues are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History.

There are various Queen's Beasts Completer coins issued with differing metals and denominations, which all share Jody Clark's design. Issue limit: 17.

© The Royal Mint, 2021

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a majestic lion, which is part of the Queen's Beasts collection. The Queen's Beasts are ten heraldic animals that have been associated with the British monarchy throughout history, and this coin completes the collection with the final beast, the lion. The design is intricately detailed and showcases the lion in all its glory, making it a truly special addition to any coin collection.