Coin | Gold Two Ounces 2022 Platinum Jubilee |
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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 two ounce (2 oz) gold coins are denominated as Two Hundred Pounds (£200).
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 smaller denominations with the same reverse designs.
This commemorative two-ounce gold coin celebrates the Platinum Jubilee (70th anniversary) of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. It has a special equestrian portrait of the Queen on the obverse, created exclusively the coins in this series.
On the throne since 6 February 1952, at the date when the coin was issued Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-lived and longest-reigning British monarch, the longest-serving female head of state in history, the oldest living and longest-reigning current monarch, and the oldest and longest-serving incumbent head of state. |
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The obverse of the coin shows the equestrian effigy (riding a horse, to left) of young Queen Elizabeth II at her coronation; her head is turned left, facing the viewer. Below right, the initials of the obverse designer, JB (for John Bergdahl).
The effigy is surrounded by the Garter of The Most Noble Order of the Garter, on which is inscribed the royal motto · HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE · - in old French, "May he be shamed who thinks badly of it".
Around the outer rim, the monarch's legend and the face value: ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 200 POUNDS (Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith). Below, the date of issue · 2022 ·. |
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At its centre, the reverse of the coin displays the draped Shield of the Royal Arms of the United Kingdom - 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 drapery is inspired by the royal mantle, or robe, worn by Her Majesty at her coronation in 1953.
The shield is surrounded by the Garter of the Royal Order of the Garter, inscribed with the royal motto HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE · (translated from Old French: May he be shamed who thinks badly of it), and is crowned with St Edward's Crown.
In the right field, the designer's initials JB, for John Bergdahl.
Around below, the anniversary dates · 1952 2022 ·. |
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Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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Notes | Finish: Proof FDC. Packaging: in mahogany presentation box. The accompanying booklet explores this historic event and reveals how The Royal Mint created The Queen’s first coinage portrait in 1952. Limited Edition: 200. Maximum Coin Mintage: 206. Royal Mint Product Code: UK22PJG2 Date of issue: 6 January 2022. Sold out immediately. Issue price: £4,775.00 |
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See also |
Coins commemorating Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee (ordered by metal / size / country): - 1 oz Platinum, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Ascension Island - 1 oz Platinum, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Cypher, Canada - 1 oz Platinum, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Arms and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - 0.5 g Platinum, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Fiji - 15 kg Gold, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Cypher and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - 7 kg Gold, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Cypher and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - 5 kg Gold, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Cypher and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - 2 kg Gold, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Cypher and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - 1 kg Gold, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Cypher and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - 10 oz Gold, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Cypher and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - 5 oz Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Alderney - 5 oz Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Ascension Island - 5 oz Gold, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Cypher and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - 2 oz Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Alderney - 2 oz Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Australia - 2 oz Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, New Zealand - 2 oz Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Saint Helena - 2 oz Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Solomon Islands - 2 oz Gold, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Arms and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - Five Sovereigns (40 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Saint Helena - Five Sovereigns (40 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, United Kingdom - 1 oz Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Alderney - 1 oz Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Ascension Island - 1 oz Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, New Zealand - 1 oz Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Saint Helena - 1 oz Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Tokelau - Double Sovereign (16 g Gold), Platinum Jubilee privy mark, Australia - Double Sovereign (16 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Saint Helena - Double Sovereign (16 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, United Kingdom - Sovereign (8 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Alderney - Sovereign (8 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Ascension Island - Sovereign (8 g Gold), Platinum Jubilee privy mark, Australia - Sovereign (8 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Saint Helena - Sovereign (8 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, United Kingdom - 1/4 oz Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Australia - 1/4 oz Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, New Zealand - 1/4 oz Gold, Queen Elizabeth II and the Lion, Tristan da Cunha - 1/4 oz Gold, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Arms and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - Half Sovereign (4 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Alderney - Half Sovereign (4 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Ascension Island - Half Sovereign (4 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Saint Helena - Half Sovereign (4 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, United Kingdom - 1/10 oz Gold, Krugerrand with privy mark, South Africa 2022 - Quarter Sovereign (2 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Alderney - Quarter Sovereign (2 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Ascension Island - Quarter Sovereign (2 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Saint Helena - Quarter Sovereign (2 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, United Kingdom - 0.5 g Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Congo (Democratic Republic) - 1 kg Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Alderney - 1 kg Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Saint Helena - 1 kg Silver shaped, Platinum Jubilee - Imperial Crown, Samoa 2023 - 1 kg Silver, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Cypher and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - 10 oz Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Alderney - 10 oz Silver, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Cypher and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - 5 oz Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, New Zealand - 5 oz Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Saint Helena - 5 oz Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Tokelau - 5 oz Silver, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Cypher and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - 2 oz Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Alderney - 2 oz Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Saint Helena - 2 oz Silver, Queen Elizabeth II and the Lion, Tristan da Cunha - 2 oz Silver, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Arms and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - 1 oz Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Australia - 1 oz Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Canada - 1 oz Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Cayman Islands - 1 oz Silver, Platinum Jubilee - Platinum Jubilee Emblem, Malta - 1 oz Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, New Zealand - 1 oz Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Saint Helena - 1 oz Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Tokelau - 1 oz Silver, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Arms and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - £5 Crown Platinum Jubilee - Royal Arms and Equestrian Effigy (with silver, gold and platinum), UK - £5 Crown Platinum Jubilee - Royal Arms and Jody Clark Portrait (with silver and gold versions), UK - €2.50 Copper-Nickel, Platinum Jubilee - Platinum Jubilee Emblem, Malta - $1 AlBr, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Australia - 50 Cents copper-nickel (with silver proof version), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Australia - 50 Pence Platinum Jubilee - Royal Cypher and Jody Clark Portrait (with silver and gold versions), UK - 50 Pence Platinum Jubilee - Royal Cypher and Equestrian Effigy (with silver, gold and platinum), UK
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