© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II Posthumous; Year of the Rabbit; Gold Proof
2023 year| Gold (.9999) | 7.8 g | 22 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#339199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Image of a rabbit facing right, falling leaves around, legend, date and Chinese character above.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE RABBIT· 2023
兔
LM
Translation: Rabbit
Engraver: Louie Maryon
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The tenth design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Rabbit with varying compositions and denominations which all share Louie Maryon's design. Issue Limit: 398© The Royal Mint, 2023
This series was issued by coincidence on the morning of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design that combines the image of Queen Elizabeth II with the symbol of the Year of the Rabbit, which is a part of the Chinese zodiac. This design is significant because it highlights the cultural exchange and collaboration between the United Kingdom and China, and it also represents the blending of traditional British coinage design with contemporary international themes. Additionally, the fact that it is a non-circulating coin made of gold (.9999) and weighing 7.8g makes it a valuable and collectible item for coin enthusiasts and investors.
