500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (London; Silver Proof) 2022 front 500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (London; Silver Proof) 2022 back
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (London; Silver Proof) 2022 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2022

500 Pounds - Elizabeth II London; Silver Proof

2022 year
Silver (.999) 1005 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
2022
Value
500 Pounds 500 GBP = USD 654
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
1005 g
Diameter
100 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#326508
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Historic view of London featuring the Tower of London and both banks of the River Thames, legend above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LONDON
Tower Wharfe
S.Olafe

Engraver: The Royal Mint Team

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued individually, this coin was the first in the City Views series and was struck in a variety of denominations and metals (issue limit 52).

© The Royal Mint, 2022

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (London; Silver Proof) 2022 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver (.999) weighing 1005 g is that it has a unique design, featuring an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a depiction of the famous London skyline on the reverse. The coin's design is the work of artist and designer, Jody Clark, who is known for his work on various coins and medals for the Royal Mint. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item for coin enthusiasts and fans of the British monarchy.