© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; 5 oz Fine Gold
2016 year| Gold (.9999) | 156.3 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#89938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Britannia holding trident and shield with lion beside, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIA 5oz FINE GOLD 999.9
2016
Engraver: Suzie Zamit
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued individually, Suzie Zamit was the first woman to design the reverse of a Britannia coin. This being the largest gold coin in the 2016 Britannia series, struck in five ounces of 999.9 gold in a limited presentation of 55 single coins. Issue Limit 75.(former Spink ref. BQ3)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Pound Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 5 oz Fine Gold) 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 64 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 5 oz Fine Gold) 2016 coin.
