Gold Ounce 2023 War Elephant, Coin from Gibraltar - detailed information

Gold Ounce 2023 War Elephant, Coin from Gibraltar
CoinGold Ounce 2023 War Elephant

Gibraltar is a small British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, bordered to the north by Spain. Its currency is the Gibraltar Pound, which is locally interchangeable with the Pound Sterling, to which it is pegged at par; however, the Gibraltar Pound is legal tender only in Gibraltar and not in the United Kingdom.

The territory has also authorised some mints to issue commemorative and bullion coins under its jurisdiction. These latter are usually in standard bullion sizes, such as one ounce of gold - designated as 1 oz Au, where Au is abbreviated from Aurum, the Latin word for gold.

This coin is part of a Scottsdale Mint series of Gibraltar bullion coins, and depicts a War Elephant.

The mint says about it:
In the ancient tapestry of warfare, the colossal figure of the war elephant stands as a majestic giant, its colossal form etching tales of conquest and splendor across the annals of time. Originating from the mist-shrouded realms of South Asia, these leviathans became the trumpeting embodiment of power on the battlefield.

Imagine the scene – the earth quaking beneath their mighty footsteps as they marched, adorned with grandeur, through jungles and vast plains. The air was filled with the scent of exotic spices and the earthy aroma of the beasts themselves, their wrinkled skin painted in hues of ochre and gold.

Historically, these awe-inspiring creatures were more than mere instruments of war; they were revered symbols of might and dominion. Carrying towering howdahs upon their colossal backs, adorned with banners that fluttered in the breeze, war elephants became the living, breathing thrones of generals and kings. Their eyes, gleaming with a mix of intelligence and gentleness, hinted at the centuries of intricate bonds forged between humans and these magnificent creatures.

Yet, their trumpeting cries also echoed the thunderous chaos of battle, marking these giants as both protectors and harbingers of destruction. As time wove its complex tapestry, the war elephant traversed continents, leaving indelible footprints in the sands of history, a colossal saga of power, companionship, and the untamed wild.

MintScottsdale Mint Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 100
Obverse
Gibraltar / Gold Ounce 2023 War Elephant - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin displays at its centre the Coat of Arms of the Government of Gibraltar. It incorporates the Royal Arms of the United Kingdom, being a shield which is quartered, depicting in the first and fourth quarters the three passant guardant lions of England; in the second, the rampant lion and double tressure flory-counterflory of Scotland; and in the third, a harp for Ireland. The crest is a statant guardant lion wearing St Edward's Crown, himself on another representation of that crown standing on a knight's helmet. The sinister (left) supporter is a likewise crowned English lion; the dexter (right), a Scottish unicorn.

The motto of English monarchs, DIEU ET MON DROIT (God and my Right), which has descended to the present royal family, is in a ribbon below, while a Garter circlet which surrounds the shield is inscribed with the Order of the Garter's motto, HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE (from old French: Shame on he who thinks evil), partly obscured by the supporters.

Below the lower ribbon, the badge of Gibraltar - an escutcheon featuring a three-towered castle under which hangs a key.

Around above, the name of the territory: GIBRALTAR. Divided by the lion above the crown, the date of issue 2023. Around left and around right, the precious metal content: 1 TROY OUNCE 9999 FINE GOLD. Around below, the nominal face value 10 POUND.

Obverse Inscription GIBRALTAR 2023 1 TROY OUNCE 9999 FINE GOLD 10 POUND
Reverse
Gibraltar / Gold Ounce 2023 War Elephant - reverse photo

Within a decorative border, the reverse of the coin shows a trumpeting war elephant in battle armour.

There is no inscription.

Reverse Inscription (none)
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Gold content (Troy oz): 1.000
Finish: proof.
Packaging: in gift box with display case, and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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Gold Ounce 2023 War Elephant: Details
CountryGibraltar
CurrencyGibraltar Pound
Coin TypeGold Ounce (1 oz), Bullion
Issued2023
MonarchKing Charles III
Effigy / SymbolCoat of Arms of the Government of Gibraltar
Face Value10 (x Pound)
Total Mintage100
CurrentYes
Material0.9999 Gold
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size32.0000 mm
Mass31.1000 g
OCC IDRNAZ-OGWC-XYLR-OXJL
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Gold Ounce 2023 War Elephant: Photos
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Gold Ounce 2023 War Elephant: Photo 2023 War Elephant 1 oz Gold Proof Coin / thumbnail 2023 War Elephant 1 oz Gold Proof Coin
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Gold Ounce 2023 War Elephant: Photo 2023 War Elephant 1 oz Gold Proof Coin / thumbnail 2023 War Elephant 1 oz Gold Proof Coin
Copyright: Scottsdale Mint
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