© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
500 Pounds - Charles III Life and legacy of the Queen; Gold Proof
2022 year| Gold (.9999) | 156.3 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 500 Pounds 500 GBP = USD 655 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 156.3 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#344402 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II facing right within wreath, legend and dates around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH REGINA 1926 - 2022
JB
Translation: Queen Elizabeth
Designer: John Bergdahl
Edge
Milled
Comment
One of the first coins to be issued under the reign of King Charles III, released on Monday October 3rd 2022 at 9am to commemorate the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.The coin was issued individually, and the design was struck in a variety of denominations & metals. Issue limit: 266.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique reverse design, which was created by sculptor and designer, Timothy Noad. The design depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, and includes the inscription "ELIZABETH II • DEI • GRA • REGINA • F.D." (Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith). The coin's obverse features a portrait of Charles III, also designed by Timothy Noad.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 204 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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