25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of the Sheep; 1/4 oz Fine Gold) 2015 front 25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of the Sheep; 1/4 oz Fine Gold) 2015 back
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of the Sheep; 1/4 oz Fine Gold) 2015 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2015

25 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Sheep; 1/4 oz Fine Gold

2015 year
Gold (.9999) 7.8 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2015
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
References
Numista
N#90483
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Two Swaledale Sheep, symbolising family and friendship, with Chinese symbol in between, legend above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
YEAR OF THE SHEEP · 2015
1/4 OZ FINE GOLD 999.9

Engraver: Wuon-Gean Ho

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The second design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different Year of the Horse issues of varying metals 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 symbols with British elements. The reverse side of the coin depicts a sheep standing on a hill, surrounded by cherry blossoms and bamboo, while the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This blend of cultures reflects the strong relationship between the UK and China, and makes the coin a distinctive and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2015  5000 - - - - - -

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