| Coin | Gold Quarter Ounce 2022 In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II |
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Like many other mints, the Royal Mint issues bullion coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. The quarter ounce (1/4 oz) gold coins are denominated as Twenty-five Pounds (£25).
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. The coins are typically "one-year" types usually issued in parallel with other denominations with the same reverse designs.
This coin was issued in memory of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history.
The Royal Mint says about the series:
On 8 September 2022, Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. For more than seven decades, Her Majesty upheld a promise she made in which she pledged her heart and devotion to the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
Marking the historic succession from one monarch to another, the coins in the Memorial Coin Collection honouring Queen Elizabeth II are the first to feature King Charles III’s official coinage portrait designed by acclaimed sculptor Martin Jennings. |
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The obverse of the coin displays the first definitive portrait of King Charles III, which shows his bare (uncrowned) head facing left.
Below the neck truncation in tiny letters, the artist's initials MJ (for Martin Jennings).
Around, the monarch's legend followed by the face value and date of issue: CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 25 POUNDS · 2022 ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.
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The reverse of the coin features the bare headed (not crowned) mature bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing pearl earrings and necklace, facing right.
Around below the portrait, a laurel and roses wreath tied with a ribbon. In small letters to the right of the ribbon, the initials of the designer: JB (for John Bergdahl).
Around above, the inscription · ELIZABETH REGINA 1926 - 2022 · (translated from Latin: Queen Elizabeth, followed by the years of her life). |
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| Reverse Inscription |
ELIZABETH REGINA · 1926 - 2022 · |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: Proof FDC.
Packaging: boxed, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Royal Mint Product Code: UK22QMGQ
Date of issue: 3 October 2022.
Issue price: £725.00 |
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| See also |
Coins issued in memory of Queen Elizabeth II include (ordered by country / metal / size):
- 0.5 g Gold Proof, In Memoriam Queen Elizabeth II, Cook Islands 2022
- 1 oz Silver Proof, In Memoriam Queen Elizabeth II, Cook Islands 2022
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Icon - Queen Elizabeth II, Niue 2023
- 1 oz Silver Proof, Icon - Queen Elizabeth II, Niue 2023
- 1 oz Platinum Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 1 kg Gold Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 10 oz Gold Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 5 oz Gold Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 2 oz Gold Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 1 oz Gold Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 1 kg Silver Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 10 oz Silver Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 5 oz Silver Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 1 oz Silver Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- £5 (with silver, gold and platinum versions), In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 50 Pence (w/ silver, gold, platinum versions), In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
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