15 Pounds - Elizabeth II Silver £15 Royal
2014 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 15 Pounds 15 GIP = USD 20 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#78513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Approved by the Palace in London, it is the first coin ever that pictures Queen in front of the Rock of Gibraltar – “the Rock” – synonymous with the territory of Gibraltar itself and a symbol of indomitableness. To refer to something as being “as solid as a rock of Gibraltar” means to be steadfast and resolute, like the people of Gibraltar themselves.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUEEN OF GIBRALTAR
ELIZABETH II 2014
£15
Engraver: Thomas Pesendorfer
Edge
Plain
Comment
Given to the country’s history, the mint epitomises the values of the monarchy of the United Kingdom and those of the European Union. It typifies an optimal synergy which is depicted on the design of the coin: The Gibraltar Coat of Arms and a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in front of the Rock of Gibraltar. Another distinguished feature of the coin is its unusually high face value of £15.
The Rock of Gibraltar is one of the world’s most famous rocks and once even marked the border to the known world. However, nowadays it is an embodiment of independence, and freedom, and thus it stands for the very values of the Gibraltarians. A people, proud of their origins, that throughout history has formed a community of differing cultural backgrounds yet live in racial and religious harmony.
Coloured version (pictures from Auction-World) KM#1519.1:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, created by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. The design is surrounded by an ornate border, adding to the coin's collectibility and aesthetic appeal.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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