500 Pounds - Elizabeth II World War II; Gold Proof
2020 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 | 2020 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#244644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Central inscription with legend and dates around.
Lettering:
THE END OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
W
PEACE
R
CD 1945 · 2020 MD
Engravers: Matthew Dent, Christian Davies
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the ending of World War II, the coin was released as individual pieces. The design was struck in a variety of denominations and metals. Issue Limit: 85©The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it has a very low mintage of only 500 pieces, making it a rare and highly sought-after collector's item.
