© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Rat; Gold Proof
2020 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 | 2020 |
| 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#228553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Image of a single rat crouching and sniffing the air with legend and date above.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE RAT · 2020
鼠
PJL
Translation: 鼠 (Rat)
Engraver: P.J. Lynch
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The seventh design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Rat with varying compositions and denominations which all share P.J. Lynch's design. Issue limit: 10.© The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design depicting the Year of the Rat, which is part of the Chinese Lunar Calendar. The rat is considered a symbol of intelligence, resourcefulness, and adaptability in Chinese culture, making this coin a special and meaningful collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of the Rat; Gold Proof) 2020 coin.
