25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Apollo - Altius; Gold Proof) 2011 front 25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Apollo - Altius; Gold Proof) 2011 back
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Apollo - Altius; Gold Proof) 2011 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2011

25 Pounds - Elizabeth II Apollo - Altius; Gold Proof

2011 year
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
Year
2011
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#250714
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

An image of the Greek god Apollo with a depiction of the sport of rhythmic gymnastics, with the Olympic Rings above, legend around

Script: Latin

Lettering:
APOLLO · · ALTIUS
· LONDON 2012 ·

Translation: Higher

Engraver: John Bergdahl

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Released as part of a 2-coin set (229 sales) a 3-coin set (381 sales) featuring the 'Altius' or Higher theme along with differing Roman mythological gods and goddesses. Also issued as part of a 9-coin set (477 sales) featuring all three of the Olympic motto themes - 'Citius', 'Altius', 'Fortius' or Faster, Higher, Stronger.
This latter set included three 1oz 100 pounds and six 1/4oz 25 pounds gold pieces. Issue limit: 20,000.

© The Royal Mint, 2012

Interesting fact

The 25 Pound - Elizabeth II (Apollo - Altius; Gold Proof) 2011 coin from the United Kingdom features an interesting design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse features a stylized image of the Apollo 11 lunar module, along with the Latin phrase "Altius," which means "higher" in English. This design was chosen to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, which took place in 1969. The use of gold for the coin's material and the detailed design make it a unique and valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and space history buffs alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2011  3152 - - - - - -

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