25 Pounds - Charles III (RNLI; Gold Proof) 2024 front 25 Pounds - Charles III (RNLI; Gold Proof) 2024 back
25 Pounds - Charles III (RNLI; Gold Proof) 2024 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2024

25 Pounds - Charles III RNLI; Gold Proof

2024 year
Gold (.9999) 7.8 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2024
Value
25 Pounds 25 GBP = USD 33
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
7.8 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#398634
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

RNLI flag, legend above, dates below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
200 YEARS
RN
LI
1824 2024
JB

Designer: John Bergdahl

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is the largest charity that saves lives at sea around the coasts of the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, as well as on some inland waterways.

 

Founded in 1824 as the National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck, it soon afterwards became the Royal National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck under the patronage of King George IV. On 5 October 1854, the institution’s name was changed to its current name (RNLI), and in 1860 was granted a royal charter.

 

Released individually with an issue limit of 510.

© The Royal Mint, 2024

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) logo, which is a nod to the organization's commitment to saving lives at sea. The RNLI is a charity that provides lifeboat services and promotes water safety in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The coin's design serves as a tribute to the organization's brave crew members and volunteers who risk their lives to rescue those in distress at sea.