200 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Queen's Beasts Completer; Gold Proof) 2021 front 200 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Queen's Beasts Completer; Gold Proof) 2021 back
200 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Queen's Beasts Completer; Gold Proof) 2021 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2021

200 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Queen's Beasts Completer; Gold Proof

2021 year
Gold (.9999) 62.42 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2021
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#290580
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Image of all 10 heraldic beasts, encircling portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, legend above, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE QUEEN'S BEASTS
JC
2021

Engraver: Jody Clark

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The eleventh design in The Queen's Beasts series, which brings together all ten Beasts for the first time, from the Lion of England in 2016 to the Griffin of Edward III in 2021. The 10 Beasts are a representation of the statues that stood in Westminster Abbey for The Queen's Coronation in 1953. The statues are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History.

There are various Queen's Beasts Completer coins issued with differing metals and denominations, which all share Jody Clark's design.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a majestic lion, which is one of the Queen's Beasts, on the reverse side. The Queen's Beasts are ten heraldic animals that symbolize the genealogy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the lion is one of the most iconic and powerful symbols of the British monarchy. The coin's design is a representation of the rich history and tradition of the British royal family, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.