© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Queen's Beasts Completer; Silver Proof
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 655 |
| 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#290558 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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: 95.
© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a majestic Griffin, which is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. This design is part of a series of coins released by the Royal Mint, known as "The Queen's Beasts," which celebrates the heraldic animals that have been associated with the British monarchy throughout history. The Griffin is particularly significant, as it has been associated with the Queen's coronation and is featured on the coat of arms of the House of Windsor.
