7000 Pounds - Charles III Life and legacy of the Queen; Gold Proof
2022 year| Gold (.9999) | 7035 g | 185 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 7000 Pounds 7000 GBP = USD 9166 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 7035 g |
| Diameter | 185 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#344408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II facing right within wreath, legend and dates around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH REGINA 1926 - 2022
JB
Translation: Queen Elizabeth
Designer: John Bergdahl
Edge
Plain
Comment
One of the first coins to be issued under the reign of King Charles III, released on Monday October 3rd 2022 at 9am to commemorate the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.The design was struck in a variety of denominations & metals.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique reverse design, which was created by sculptor and designer, Jody Clark. The design depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, with the inscription "ELIZABETH II • DEI • GRA • REGINA • F • D" (Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith) around the edge. The coin's obverse features the effigy of Charles III, also designed by Jody Clark, with the inscription "CHARLES III • DEI • GRA • REX • F • D" (Charles III, by the grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith) around the edge. This coin is considered a collector's item and is not meant for circulation.
