© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II White Greyhound of Richmond; Gold Proof
2021 year| Gold (.999) | 1005 g | 100 mm |
| 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 1308 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#279970 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
White Greyhound of Richmond supporting heraldic badge of Richmond, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· 2021 ·
JC
WHITE GREHOUND OF RICHMOND
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The ninth design in The Queen's Beast series which began in 2016, there are 10 Beasts in total which are a representation of the statues that stood in Westminster Abbey on the Queen's Coronation in 1953. The statues are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History.For the White Greyhound of Richmond there are a variety of issued in numerous metals and denominations, which all share Jody Clark's design. Issue Limit: 10
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design of the White Greyhound of Richmond on the reverse side, which is a rare and distinctive feature for a coin. The design is based on a painting of the greyhound by the artist, James Ward, and it is said to represent the bond between the monarch and their subjects. The use of gold and the detailed design make the coin a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.
