© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Queen's Beasts Completer; 1 Kilo Fine Silver
2021 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 | 2021 |
| 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#299475 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Image of all 10 heraldic beasts, encircling portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, legend above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE QUEEN'S BEASTS·1 KILO·FINE SILVER·999.9·2021
JC
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The eleventh design in The Queen's Beasts series, which brings together all ten Beasts for the first time, from the Lion of England in 2016 to the Griffin of Edward III in 2021. The 10 Beasts are a representation of the statues that stood in Westminster Abbey for The Queen's Coronation in 1953. The statues are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History.There are various Queen's Beasts Completer coins issued with differing metals and denominations, which all share Jody Clark's design.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a majestic lion, which is part of the "Queen's Beasts" series. The Queen's Beasts are ten heraldic animals that symbolize the genealogy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the lion is one of the most iconic and powerful symbols of the series. The coin's design is intricately detailed and showcases the lion in all its glory, making it a truly stunning piece for collectors.
