© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II Alice's Adventures in Wonderland; Gold Proof
2021 year| Gold (.9999) | 7.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#299378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Image of Alice and the Cheshire Cat sat in a tree accompanied, legend right
Script: Latin
Lettering: ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND
Engraver: Ffion Gwillim
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The first of 2 coins celebrating Lewis Carroll's famous book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the coin was also struck in a variety of denominations and metals including copper-nickel, colourised copper-nickel, colourised silver proof, silver proof and gold proof. Issue Limit: 510© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design inspired by Lewis Carroll's classic tale, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." The coin's reverse side depicts a scene of Alice encountering the Cheshire Cat, surrounded by intricate details and imagery from the story. This design was created by renowned artist and designer, David Wyatt, and is a special feature of this commemorative coin.
