© The Royal Mint, 2024
© The Royal Mint, 2024
2000 Pounds - Charles III The Waterloo Medal Allied Leaders; Gold Proof
2024 year| Gold (.9999) | 2010 g | 125 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 2000 Pounds 2000 GBP = USD 2615 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 2010 g |
| Diameter | 125 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#424060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The busts of four allied monarchs, seen grouped in profile to the left: George, Prince Regent; Francis II (Emperor of Austria); Alexander I (Emperor of Russia); and Frederick William III (King of Prussia). An array of figures feature in the border framing these portraits, creating an allegorical and mythological allusion to the Treaty of Peace which resulted from the great triumph in the field of battle.
Script: Latin
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Script: Latin
Comment
Issued individually with the design in a variety of denominations and metals. Issue limit: 1
© The Royal Mint, 2024
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the profiles of the Allied leaders who played a crucial role in the Battle of Waterloo, including Napoleon Bonaparte, the Duke of Wellington, and Gebhard von Blücher. This design is particularly notable because it highlights the collaborative effort that led to the defeat of Napoleon and the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Additionally, the coin's gold content and proof finish make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
