200 Pounds - Charles III (Paris; Gold Proof) 2024 front 200 Pounds - Charles III (Paris; Gold Proof) 2024 back
200 Pounds - Charles III (Paris; Gold Proof) 2024 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2024

200 Pounds - Charles III Paris; Gold Proof

2024 year
Gold (.9999) 62.42 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2024
Value
200 Pounds 200 GBP = USD 262
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
62.42 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#412605
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Historic view of Paris featuring the Eiffel Tower,

Script: Latin

Lettering: Paris

Engraver: The Royal Mint Team

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued individually, this coin was the third in the City Views series and based on a 1900 wood engraved lithograph. The coin was produced in variety of denomination in both silver and gold proof and the first in the series to feature King Charles III. Issue limit: 131

© The Royal Mint, 2024

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 200 Pounds - Charles III (Paris; Gold Proof) 2024 coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a portrait of King Charles III, who is depicted wearing the St. Edward's Crown, which is a symbol of his royal authority. This design was created by the renowned British sculptor and engraver, Jody Clark, and it is the first time that a British monarch has been depicted on a coin wearing this particular crown.