© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Tiger; Gold Proof
2022 year| Gold (.9999) | 156 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 500 Pounds 500 GBP = USD 654 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 156 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#303951 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
An image of a Tiger, legend above
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE TIGER · 2022
DL
虎
Translation: 虎 (Tiger)
Engraver: David Lawrence
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The ninth design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Tiger with varying compositions and denominations which all share David Lawrence's design. Issue Limit: 128© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design depicting the Year of the Tiger, which is a part of the Chinese Lunar calendar. The coin's design showcases an intricate representation of a tiger's head, crafted with precision and attention to detail, making it a truly distinctive and collectible piece.
