500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Diamond Jubilee; Silver Proof) 2012 front 500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Diamond Jubilee; Silver Proof) 2012 back
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Diamond Jubilee; Silver Proof) 2012 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2012

500 Pounds - Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee; Silver Proof

2012 year
Silver (.999) 1010 g 100 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
500 Pounds 500 GBP = USD 654
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
1010 g
Diameter
100 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#254141
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

A full achievement of the Royal Arms based on those mounted on the front gates of Buckingham Palace with the date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2012
IRB

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued to commemorate the 60th anniversary of accession of Queen Elizabeth II, the obverse design was also used on several other denominations and metals.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, which marked 60 years on the throne. The coin's design features a portrait of the Queen, along with the years of her reign, 1952-2012, and the inscription "DIAMOND JUBILEE." It's a rare and unique coin that is sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  206 - - - - - -

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