© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II Yale of Beaufort; Silver Proof
2019 year| Silver (.999) | 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 | 2019 |
| Value | 500 Pounds 500 GBP = USD 654 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 1005 g |
| Diameter | 100 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#224248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The Yale (a mythical beast often depicted either as an antelope or goat) atop a shield bearing the image of a crowned portcullis with chains, legend and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· 2019 ·
JC
YALE OF BEAUFORT
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The sixth design in The Queen's Beast series which began in 2016, there are 10 Beasts in total which are a representation of the statues that stood in Westminster Abbey on the Queen's Coronation in 1953. The statues are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History.For the Yale of Beaufort there were a variety of metals, denominations and years of issue, which all share Jody Clark's design.
Issue limit: 120
©The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design, the Yale of Beaufort, which is a mythical creature that has been associated with the British royal family for centuries. It is said to have been a symbol of strength and courage, and its depiction on the coin is meant to represent the monarch's role as a protector of the realm.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 89 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Yale of Beaufort; Silver Proof) 2019 coin.
