Gold Ten Ounces 2022 In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

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 · 500 POUNDS · 2022 ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.

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).

Finish: Proof FDC.
Packaging: supplied in official Royal Mint packaging including presentation case, printed booklet exploring Queen Elizabeth II's historic legacy and Certificate of Authenticity.
Release date: 3 October 2022.
Release price: £29,405.00