© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
200 Pounds - Elizabeth II Edward VII; Gold Proof
2022 year| Gold (.9999) | 62.42 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#343812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Uncrowned portrait of King Edward VII right, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA : BRITT : OMN : REX FID : DEF : IND : IMP :
Unabridged legend: Edwardus VII Dei Gratia Britanniarum Omnium Rex Fidei Defensor Indiae Imperator
Translation: Edward the Seventh by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Engraver: George William de Saulles
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The fourth issue in 5-year series, the British Monarchs, there will be a total of 21 monarchs, featuring iconic kings and queens from four royal houses: Tudor, Stuart, Hanover and Windsor, formerly known as Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.This strike was issued after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and continued to bear the image of The Queen, in support of His Majesty the King's ambition for a sustainable transition. This ensured minimal environmental impact as the designs, tools and packaging for these products had already been produced.
This release features a classic coinage portrait of Edward VII that appeared on Edwardian coinage; the design was struck in a variety of precious metal compositions and denominations. Issue limit: 106.
© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 200 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Edward VII; Gold Proof) 2022 coin is that it features a unique double effigy design, with both Queen Elizabeth II and King Edward VII appearing on the obverse side of the coin. This is a rare design element for coins, and it adds an extra layer of collectibility and historical significance to the coin.
