© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of The Ox; 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#235979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Image of an Ox in a field with trees, legend and date above.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE OX·2021
牛
HB
Translation: 牛(Ox)
Engraver: Harry Brockway
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The eighth design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Ox with varying compositions and denominations which all share Harry Brockway's design.The proof strike has plain fields while the bullion issues have a guilloche background design on the obverse alongside an additional legend with the weight and fineness on the reverse. Issue limit: 398.
© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design that combines traditional Chinese elements with British numismatic traditions. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse depicts a majestic ox, symbolizing strength and resilience, surrounded by intricate Chinese-style floral patterns. This blend of cultures creates a truly distinctive and eye-catching design that sets the coin apart from other coins in the Royal Mint's collection.
