Gold Kilo 2013 Coronation Anniversary, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

Like many other mints, the Royal Mint issues bullion coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. Most of these by tradition are measured in troy ounces of fractions thereof, but the mint also introduced metric coins measuring one kilogram of pure metal (they are actually fractionally heavier as a whole, to account for the small amount of other metal in the alloy).

The 1 kg gold coins are denominated as One Thousand Pounds (£1,000), although their intrinsic (bullion) value is much higher than their face value. The coins vary in design depending on the occasion (they are "one-year" types usually issued in parallel with smaller denominations with the same reverse designs).

The coins are legal tender but are not intended for circulation. They are targeted at bullion investors or collectors who appreciate the special editions as pieces of art.

This commemorative coin celebrates the 60th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

The monumental in size one kilo coins in gold and silver are designed by artist John Bergdahl. Like the five-ounce coins issued for the occasion, these also feature the Royal regalia: the Crown, Orb, and Sceptre.