500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 5 oz Fine Gold) 2017 front 500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 5 oz Fine Gold) 2017 back
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 5 oz Fine Gold) 2017 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2017

500 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; 5 oz Fine Gold

2017 year
Gold (.9999) 156.3 g 50 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
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
References
Numista
N#302590
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Stylized image of Britannia as the map of the United Kingdom with trident and shield, legend around. Trident anniversary privy mark at 3 o'clock.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITANNIA 5 OZ FINE GOLD 999.9 2017
ψ
LWT

Engraver: Louis Tamlyn

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued individually, it features a trident privy mark to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Gold Britannia series. Issue limit: 130.

© The Royal Mint, 2017

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 500 Pound Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 5 oz Fine Gold) 2017 coin from the United Kingdom is that it has a unique feature - a special "privy mark" on the reverse side of the coin. This privy mark is a small image of a crown, which is only visible under ultraviolet light. This feature adds an extra layer of security and authenticity to the coin, making it particularly sought after by collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017  98 - - - - - -

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