© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II Gothic Crown Quartered Arms; Gold Piedfort
2021 year| Gold (.9999) | 312.59 g | 65 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 500 Pounds 500 GBP = USD 655 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 312.59 g |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#313291 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shields of England, Scotland and Ireland around central Garter star, national emblems in angles, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
tueatur unita deus
W W
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
anno dom mmxxi
Translation:
May God protect this Union
Shame on he who thinks evil on it
In the year of our Lord 2021
Engraver: William Wyon
Edge
Reeded
Comment
A re-interpretation of William Wyon's original Gothic Crown from 1847, the third in a series of coins in the Great Engravers series. The coin was issued in a variety of denominations in both gold and silver proof. Issue limit: 56.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique "Gothic Crown" design, which is a departure from the traditional depiction of the Queen's crown on British coins. The Gothic Crown is quartered with the arms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and is surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. This design was chosen to reflect the Queen's long reign and her commitment to the Commonwealth.
