© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II Posthumous; Year of the Rabbit; Silver Proof
2023 year| Silver (.999) | 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 | 2023 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#339201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Image of a rabbit facing right, falling leaves around, legend, date and Chinese character above.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE RABBIT · 2023
兔
LM
Translation: Rabbit
Engraver: Louie Maryon
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The tenth design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Rabbit with varying compositions and denominations which all share Louie Maryon's design. Issue limit: 50.© The Royal Mint, 2021
This series was issued by coincidence on the morning of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it is a posthumous issue, meaning it was minted and released after the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2023. This makes it a unique and collectible item for coin enthusiasts and fans of the British royal family.
