25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Gold) 2001-2006 front 25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Gold) 2001-2006 back
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Gold) 2001-2006 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2001

25 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Gold

 
Gold (.9167) 8.51 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
2001-2006
Value
25 Pounds 25 GBP = USD 33
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
8.51 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#14367
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Standing figure of Britannia, as guardian, with a shield in her left hand and a trident in her right hand, accompanied by a lion and a wave motif in the background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITANNIA
2001
QUARTER
OUNCE
FINE
GOLD
P.NATHAN

Engraver: Philip Nathan

Edge

Reeded

Comment

One quarter Troy ounce fine gold alloyed with silver. Released as part of the 2001 4-coin Gold Britannia set, issue limit: 1,000 (1,000 sales) and individually with issue limit of 500 (500 sales)

© The Royal Mint, 2001

The 2006 strike was issued in the Gold Proof Britannia Portrait Collection, 5-coin set with 250 sales.

© The Royal Mint, 2006

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Queen's royal cypher, which is a personal monogram that represents Elizabeth II. The cypher is surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and acorns, symbolizing strength and longevity. This design was created specifically for this coin and is not found on any other currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2001  1500 - - - - - -
2006  250 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Gold) 2001-2006 coin.