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

500 Pounds - Elizabeth II Rome; Gold Proof

2022 year
Gold (.9999) 156.3 g 50 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2022
Value
500 Pounds 500 GBP = USD 655
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
References
Numista
N#344750
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Historic panoramic view of Rome featuring St Peter's Basilica and Castel Sant'Angelo, legend above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ROME

Engraver: The Royal Mint Team

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued individually, this coin was the second in the City Views series and based on a historically important design by the artist Jacques Alphonse Testard.

This strike was issued after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II but the design continued to bear the image of The Queen, in support of His Majesty the King's ambition for a sustainable transition. This ensured minimal environmental impact as the designs, tools and packaging for these products had already been produced.

The design was struck in a variety of denominations and metals (issue limit 31).

© The Royal Mint, 2022

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Rome; Gold Proof) 2022 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Gold (.9999) weighing 156.3 g is that it features a unique design, showcasing the Queen's effigy on one side and a stunning depiction of Rome's Colosseum on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a sought-after addition to any coin collection.