25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Posthumous; Yale of Beaufort; 1/4 oz Fine Gold) 2023 front 25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Posthumous; Yale of Beaufort; 1/4 oz Fine Gold) 2023 back
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Posthumous; Yale of Beaufort; 1/4 oz Fine Gold) 2023 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2023

25 Pounds - Elizabeth II Posthumous; Yale of Beaufort; 1/4 oz Fine Gold

2023 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
2023
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#338774
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Central image of the Yale of Beaufort within inner circle, legend above, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
YALE OF BEAUFORT · 1/4oz · FINE GOLD · 999.9
DL
· 2023 ·

Engraver: David Lawrence

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The second design in the Royal Tudor Beasts bullion series, there are a total of ten Beasts representing the statues that stand in Hampton Court Palace.

This David Lawrence reverse design was struck in a variety of base and precious metal compositions and denominations.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, the Yale of Beaufort, which is a mythical creature that has been associated with the British royal family for centuries. It is a symbol of strength, courage, and wisdom, and its depiction on the coin adds to its collectibility and cultural significance.