© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II White Greyhound of Richmond; Gold Proof
2021 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 | 2021 |
| 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#237549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
White Greyhound of Richmond supporting heraldic badge of Richmond, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· 2021 ·
JC
WHITE GREHOUND OF RICHMOND
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The ninth design in The Queen's Beast series which began in 2016, there are 10 Beasts in total which are a representation of the statues that stood in Westminster Abbey on the Queen's Coronation in 1953. The statues are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History.For the White Greyhound of Richmond there are a variety of issued in numerous metals and denominations, which all share Jody Clark's design. Issue Limit: 1,010
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design of the White Greyhound of Richmond on the reverse side, which is a rare and distinctive feature for a coin. The design is a nod to the historic Greyhound breed, which has been associated with the British royal family for centuries. The use of gold (.9999) and the coin's weight of 7.8 grams also add to its value and collectibility.
