25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Mercury - Citius; Gold Proof) 2010 front 25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Mercury - Citius; Gold Proof) 2010 back
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Mercury - Citius; Gold Proof) 2010 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2010

25 Pounds - Elizabeth II Mercury - Citius; Gold Proof

2010 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
2010
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#250720
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

An image of the Roman god Mercury with a depiction of the sport of running, with the Olympic Rings above, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MERCURY · · CITIUS
· LONDON 2012 ·

Translation: Faster

Engraver: John Bergdahl

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Released as part of a 2-coin set (246 sales) and a 3-coin set (1,079 sales) featuring the 'Citius' or Faster theme along with differing 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

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the planet Mercury, which is not commonly seen on coins. The coin's design is inspired by the Roman god Mercury, who was known for his speed and agility, and the coin's name "Citius" is Latin for "faster." This coin is a rare and beautiful collector's item for anyone interested in astronomy or mythology.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2010  7230 - - - - - -

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 (Mercury - Citius; Gold Proof) 2010 coin.