© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Dog; 1/4 oz Fine Gold
2018 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 | 2018 |
| 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#228314 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
A dog running, legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE DOG · 2018
狗
Translation: 狗 (Dog)
Engraver: Wuon-Gean Ho
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The fifth design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Dog with varying compositions and denominations which all share Wuon-Gean Ho's design.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design that combines traditional Chinese symbolism with British minting craftsmanship. The reverse side of the coin depicts a playful terrier, representing the Year of the Dog in the Chinese zodiac, surrounded by intricate patterns and details that reflect the cultural exchange between the East and the West. The obverse side features a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, adding a touch of British heritage to the coin's design. This fusion of cultures and themes makes the coin a truly distinctive and collectible piece.
