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

25 Pounds - Elizabeth II Juno - 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#250712
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

An image of the Roman goddess Juno with a depiction of the sport of pole vaulting, with the Olympic Rings above, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JUNO · · 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.
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© The Royal Mint, 2012

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Juno - Altius; Gold Proof) 2011 coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing the Roman goddess Juno riding a chariot pulled by two horses, symbolizing strength and power.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2011  3257 - - - - - -

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 (Juno - Altius; Gold Proof) 2011 coin.