© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Tiger; Gold Proof
2022 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 | 2022 |
| 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#303948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
An image of a Tiger, legend above
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE TIGER · 2022
DL
虎
Translation: 虎 (Tiger)
Engraver: David Lawrence
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The ninth design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Tiger with varying compositions and denominations which all share David Lawrence's design. Issue Limit: 398© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Year of the Tiger; Gold Proof" coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the tiger, an animal that holds significant cultural and symbolic meaning in many Asian cultures. The coin's design is inspired by traditional Chinese art and depicts the tiger in a dynamic pose, surrounded by intricate details and patterns. The use of gold and the coin's high level of detail make it a truly exceptional piece of numismatic art.
