© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II White Horse of Hanover; Silver Proof
2021 year| Silver (.999) | 62.42 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 62.42 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#298868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
White Horse of Hanover supporting a shield portraying The House of Hanover, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· 2021 ·
JC
WHITE HORSE OF HANOVER
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The first design in The Queen's Beast series which began in 2016, there are 10 Beasts in total which are a representation of the statues that stood in Westminster Abbey on the Queen's Coronation in 1953. The statues are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History.This strike was only part of the complete 10-coin set issued at the completion of the coin series. The 2021 design was also issued in silver and gold proof. Issue Limit: 300
©The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
The White Horse of Hanover on the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (White Horse of Hanover; Silver Proof) 2021 coin is a symbol of the British monarchy's connection to the House of Hanover, which ruled the United Kingdom from 1714 to 1901.
