© The Royal Mint, 2015
© The Royal Mint, 2015
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II Longest Reign; Silver Proof
2015 year| Silver (.9999) | 1005 g | 100 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 500 Pounds 500 GBP = USD 654 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 1005 g |
| Diameter | 100 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#239285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Each of the five definitive portraits of Her Majesty creating a time-line effect, with crowned royal cypher and legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
E II R
ST
THE LONGEST REIGN
Engraver: Stephen Taylor
Edge
Reeded
Comment
On September 9th, 2015 Her Majesty The Queen became the United Kingdom’s longest reigning monarch, surpassing the record previously held by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria.The obverse has a rare alternative effigy that did not feature on circulating coins. The design was struck on a variety of base and precious metal compositions and denominations. Issue Limit: 320
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's longest reign, which was a significant milestone in British history. The coin's design features an image of the Queen on the obverse side, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Royal Coat of Arms. The coin's high silver content and proof finish make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and fans of the British monarchy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 278 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Longest Reign; Silver Proof) 2015 coin.
