25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Dame Vera Lynn; Gold Proof) 2022 front 25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Dame Vera Lynn; Gold Proof) 2022 back
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Dame Vera Lynn; Gold Proof) 2022 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2022

25 Pounds - Elizabeth II Dame Vera Lynn; Gold Proof

2022 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
2022
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#321881
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

A portrait of Dame Vera Lynn with legend and dates left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DAME VERA LYNN
1917 - 2020

Engraver: The Royal Mint Team

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The coin was only issued in a 2-coin set with a 1917 Sovereign, but the design was used on a number of different metals and denominations as well as in the annual coin sets for 2022. Issue limit: 410

© The Royal Mint, 2022

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique reverse design, which depicts Dame Vera Lynn, a British singer and actress who was known as the "Forces' Sweetheart" during World War II. The design is meant to commemorate her life and legacy, and it's the first time that a non-royal person has been featured on a UK coin.