© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II Prince Philip, Gold Piedfort
2021 year| Gold (.999) | 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 654 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 312.59 g |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#298723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Image of Prince Philip, legend right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HRH THE
PRINCE PHILIP
DUKE OF
EDINBURGH
1921
2021
IRB
Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued individually following the announcement of the passing of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on 9 April 2021. The design features a portrait created by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS that was personally approved by The Duke of Edinburgh in 2008. The coin was struck in a variety of metals and denominations. Issue Limit: 56© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique double effigy design, with both Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip depicted on the obverse side, making it a distinctive and special edition in the series of commemorative coins.
