© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
2000 Pounds - Elizabeth II Gothic Crown Portrait; Gold Proof
2021 year| Gold (.9999) | 2010 g | 150 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 2000 Pounds 2000 GBP = USD 2617 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 2010 g |
| Diameter | 150 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#319856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned and draped bust of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Lettering:
VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR : REG : F : D·
W.W.
Unabridged legend: Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Engraver: William Wyon
Edge
Reeded
Comment
A re-interpretation of William Wyon's original Gothic Crown obverse from 1847, the fourth in a series of coins in the Great Engravers series. The coin was issued in a variety of denominations in both gold and silver proof. Issue limit: 9.© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2000 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Gothic Crown Portrait; Gold Proof) 2021 coin from the United Kingdom is that it features a unique Gothic Crown design on the obverse (front) side of the coin, which is a departure from the traditional effigy of Queen Elizabeth II that is commonly used on British coins. The Gothic Crown design was inspired by the Gothic architecture of the Middle Ages and features a stylized portrait of the Queen surrounded by intricate details and ornamentation. This design gives the coin a distinctive and regal appearance that sets it apart from other coins in the Royal Mint's collection.
