© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II Edward VII; Gold Proof
2022 year| Gold (.9999) | 156.3 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| 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#343813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Uncrowned portrait of King Edward VII right, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA : BRITT : OMN : REX FID : DEF : IND : IMP :
Unabridged legend: Edwardus VII Dei Gratia Britanniarum Omnium Rex Fidei Defensor Indiae Imperator
Translation: Edward the Seventh by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Engraver: George William de Saulles
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The fourth issue in 5-year series, the British Monarchs, there will be a total of 21 monarchs, featuring iconic kings and queens from four royal houses: Tudor, Stuart, Hanover and Windsor, formerly known as Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.This strike was issued after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and continued to bear the image of The Queen, in support of His Majesty the King's ambition for a sustainable transition. This ensured minimal environmental impact as the designs, tools and packaging for these products had already been produced.
This release features a classic coinage portrait of Edward VII that appeared on Edwardian coinage; the design was struck in a variety of precious metal compositions and denominations. Issue limit: 56.
© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique double effigy design, with both Queen Elizabeth II and King Edward VII appearing on the obverse side. This is a nod to the fact that King Edward VII was the son of Queen Victoria, who was the monarch when the original gold sovereign was introduced in 1817. The use of two effigies on the coin highlights the continuity of the monarchy and the enduring legacy of the gold sovereign.
