© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Pig; 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#228361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Image of a sow laying down nursing her piglets, in the background a cottage with smoke rising from the chimney, legend above.
Scripts: Chinese (simplified), Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE PIG · 2019
HB
豬
Translation: 豬 (Pig)
Engraver: Harry Brockway
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The sixth design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Pig with varying compositions and denominations which all share Harry Brockway's design. Issue limit: 38.©The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design depicting the Year of the Pig, which is part of the Chinese Lunar Calendar. The coin's design showcases an image of a pig surrounded by cherry blossoms, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity. This design was created specifically for the 2019 coin and is not found on any other coins in the series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 23 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Year of the Pig; Silver Proof) 2019 coin.
