© The Royal Mint, 2024
© The Royal Mint, 2024
500 Pounds - Charles III Seymour Unicorn; Gold Proof
2024 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 | 2024 |
| 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#379829 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Unicorn standing, royal coronet on head, wreath of flowers around neck, holding the arms of Jane Seymour.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
⬩SEYMOUR UNICORN⬩
DL
2024
Designer: David Lawrence
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The fifth design in The Tudor's Beasts series, there are a total of ten Beasts representing the statues that stand in Hampton Court Palace.This David Lawrence reverse design was struck in a variety of base and precious metal compositions and denominations. Issue limit: 26
© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design of the Seymour Unicorn, which is a mythical creature that has been associated with the British monarchy for centuries. The unicorn is depicted on the coin in a majestic pose, with its horn and mane gleaming in the light. The use of gold in the coin's production adds to its luxurious feel and highlights the importance of the unicorn as a symbol of power and purity.
