© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II Prince Philip, 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#298724 |
|---|---|
| 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: 156© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a rare portrait of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, on its reverse side. This is the first time that Prince Philip has been featured on a British coin, making it a unique and collectible item for numismatists and royal family enthusiasts.
