© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Rat; 1/4 oz Fine Gold
2020 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 | 2020 |
| 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#228549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Image of a single rat crouching and sniffing the air with legend and date above.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE RAT · 2020
1 OZ FINE GOLD 999.9
鼠
PJL
Translation: 鼠 (Rat)
Engraver: P.J. Lynch
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The seventh design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Rat with varying compositions and denominations which all share P.J. Lynch'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.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design depicting the Year of the Rat, which is part of the Chinese Lunar Calendar. The rat is considered a symbol of intelligence, resourcefulness, and adaptability in Chinese culture, making it a popular choice for the coin's design.
