© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Dog; Gold Proof
2018 year| Gold (.9999) | 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 | 2018 |
| Value | 1000 Pounds 1000 GBP = USD 1308 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#228344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A dog running, legend above.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE DOG · 2018
狗
Translation: 狗 (Dog)
Engraver: Wuon-Gean Ho
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The fifth design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Dog with varying compositions and denominations which all share Wuon-Gean Ho's design. Issue limit: 10©The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1000 Pound Elizabeth II (Year of the Dog; Gold Proof) 2018 coin is that it features a unique design that combines traditional Chinese symbolism with British minting craftsmanship. The coin's reverse side depicts a beautiful representation of a dog, surrounded by intricate details and patterns that reflect the Chinese zodiac. This design was created by the British artist, Wuon-Gean Ho, who was inspired by traditional Chinese paper cutting art and incorporated it into the coin's design. This unique blend of cultures and artistic styles makes the coin a truly special and collectible piece.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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