25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Gold) 2016 front 25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Gold) 2016 back
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Gold) 2016 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2016

25 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Gold

2016 year
Gold (.9999) 7.8 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
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#302758
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Standing figure of Britannia holding trident and shield with lion beside, legend around, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITANNIA 1/4 oz FINE GOLD 999.9
2016

Engraver: Suzie Zamit

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Released as part of the 6-coin Gold Britannia set, with an issue limit of 175 (174 sales), as well as the 5-coin Gold Britannia set, with an issue limit of 50 (50 sales) and a 3-coin Gold Britannia set with an issue limit of 70 (69 sales), the coin was also available individually with an issue limit of 830 (829 sales).

© The Royal Mint, 2016

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a majestic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, created by sculptor Jody Clark. This design was specifically commissioned for the 25th anniversary of the Queen's reign and is not found on any other coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  1122 - - - - - -

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