© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II Yale of Beaufort; 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#298863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The Yale (a mythical beast often depicted either as an antelope or goat) atop a shield bearing the image of a crowned portcullis with chains, legend and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· 2021 ·
FALCON OF PLANTAGENETS
JC
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 Yale of Beaufort is a heraldic beast that has been associated with Lady Margaret Beaufort, the mother of King Henry VII, since the 14th century. It is depicted as a creature with the body of a horse, the tail of a lion, and the horns of a goat, and is often seen as a symbol of strength and courage. The fact that this coin features the Yale of Beaufort on its reverse side makes it a unique and interesting collector's item for those interested in heraldry and British history.
