© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
2000 Pounds - Elizabeth II Gothic Crown Quartered Arms; 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#313293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shields of England, Scotland and Ireland around central Garter star, national emblems in angles, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
tueatur unita deus
W W
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
anno dom mmxxi
Translation:
May God protect this Union
Shame on he who thinks evil on it
In the year of our Lord 2021
Engraver: William Wyon
Edge
Reeded
Comment
A re-interpretation of William Wyon's original Gothic Crown from 1847, the third 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.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2000 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Gothic Crown Quartered Arms; Gold Proof) 2021 coin from the United Kingdom is that it features a unique Gothic Crown design, which is a departure from the traditional St. Edward's Crown used on most British coins. The Gothic Crown is a nod to the medieval Gothic architecture found in many British buildings, and it adds a touch of historical elegance to the coin's design.
