© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II White Horse of Hanover; Gold Proof
2021 year| Gold (.9999) (reverse frosted) | 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) (reverse frosted) |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#298869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
White Horse of Hanover supporting a shield portraying The House of Hanover, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· 2021 ·
JC
WHITE HORSE OF HANOVER
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The first 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.This strike was only part of the complete 10-coin set issued at the completion of the coin series. The 2021 design was also issued in silver proof and reverse silver proof. Issue Limit: 250
©The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that the reverse side features a frosted finish, which gives the coin a unique texture and aesthetic appeal. This frosted finish is achieved through a special minting process that involves applying a chemical treatment to the coin's surface. The frosted finish is often used on proof coins to enhance their visual appeal and to provide a contrast to the mirror-like finish of the coin's fields. The combination of the frosted finish and the coin's gold composition makes for a striking and elegant design that is sure to catch the eye of coin collectors and enthusiasts.
