© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Queen's Beasts Completer; 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#290581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Image of all 10 heraldic beasts, encircling portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, legend above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE QUEEN'S BEASTS
JC
2021
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. Issue limit: 150.
© The Royal Mint, 2021
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. Each beast is associated with a different part of the Queen's ancestry and is depicted on the coin in intricate detail. The lion on this coin represents the first of the Queen's Beasts and is a symbol of bravery, strength, and royalty.
