© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II Griffin of Edward III; Gold Proof
2021 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 | 2021 |
| 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#268789 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Image of a Griffin (body of a lion, wings and head of an eagle) dividing date, over a shield of the House of Windsor, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· 2021 ·
GRIFFIN OF EDWARD III
JC
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The tenth and final design in The Queen's Beast series which began in 2016, there are 10 Beasts in total which are a representation of the statues that stood in Westminster Abbey on the Queen's Coronation in 1953. The statues are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History.For the Griffin of Edward III there were 14 different issues of varying metals, denominations and years of issue, which all share Jody Clark's design. Issue Limit: 129
©The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design, the Griffin of Edward III, which is a mythical creature that is half lion and half eagle. It is a symbol of strength, courage, and wisdom, and it has been used on various coins throughout history, including this particular coin.
