500 Pounds - Charles III (Paris; Gold Proof) 2024 front 500 Pounds - Charles III (Paris; Gold Proof) 2024 back
500 Pounds - Charles III (Paris; Gold Proof) 2024 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2024

500 Pounds - Charles III Paris; Gold Proof

2024 year
Gold (.9999) 156.3 g 50 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2024
Value
500 Pounds 500 GBP = USD 654
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
References
Numista
N#412606
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Historic view of Paris featuring the Eiffel Tower,

Script: Latin

Lettering: Paris

Engraver: The Royal Mint Team

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued individually, this coin was the third in the City Views series and based on a 1900 wood engraved lithograph. The coin was produced in variety of denomination in both silver and gold proof and the first in the series to feature King Charles III. Issue limit: 31

© The Royal Mint, 2024

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a portrait of Charles III, who was the Prince of Wales at the time of the coin's release in 2024. This design was created by sculptor and engraver, Jody Clark, who is known for his work on various coins and medals for the Royal Mint. The reverse also includes the inscription "CHARLES III DUKE OF CORNWALL" and the coin's weight and purity, "156.3g .9999 GOLD."