500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of The Ox; Gold Proof) 2021 front 500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of The Ox; Gold Proof) 2021 back
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of The Ox; Gold Proof) 2021 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2021

500 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of The Ox; Gold Proof

2021 year
Gold (.9999) 156.3 g 50 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#235981
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Image of an Ox in a field with trees, legend and date above.

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
YEAR OF THE OX·2021

HB

Translation: 牛(Ox)

Engraver: Harry Brockway

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The eighth design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Ox with varying compositions and denominations which all share Harry Brockway's design. Issue limit: 38.

© The Royal Mint, 2021

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of The Ox; Gold Proof) 2021 coin from the United Kingdom is that it features a unique design that combines traditional Chinese symbols with British elements. The coin's reverse side depicts a majestic ox, surrounded by intricate floral patterns and the Chinese character for "ox," all set against a background of a British flag. This blend of cultures creates a truly distinctive and eye-catching design that is sure to appeal to collectors and enthusiasts alike.