Platinum Ounce 2021 White Horse of Hanover, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

Platinum Ounce 2021 White Horse of Hanover, Coin from United Kingdom
CoinPlatinum Ounce 2021 White Horse of Hanover

Like many other mints, the Royal Mint issues bullion coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. The one ounce (1 oz) platinum coins are denominated as One Hundred Pounds (£100).

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 type is the eighth from a series of ten coin designs known as the Queen's Beasts.

The Queen's Beasts are British coins issued by the Royal Mint in platinum, gold, and silver since 2016. Each of the coins in the series features a stylized version of one of the heraldic Queen's Beasts statues present at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II representing her royal line of ancestry. It was announced that engraver Jody Clark will design the entire series; he is best known for also designing the Queen's Fifth definitive portrait, which is on the obverse of the coins - so he is in the rare position of having designed both sides.

The Queen's Beasts heraldic statues representing the genealogy of Queen Elizabeth II stood in front of the temporary western annexe to Westminster Abbey for the Queen's coronation in 1953. Each of The Queen's Beasts consists of an heraldic beast supporting a shield bearing a badge or arms of a family associated with the ancestry of Queen Elizabeth II. They were commissioned by the British Ministry of Works from sculptor James Woodford. The statues were uncoloured except for their shields at the coronation. They are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History. There are other statues of the Queen's Beasts, sometimes referred to as the King's Beasts, at Hampton Court Palace and Kew Gardens in London, and on the roof of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

The White Horse of Hanover was introduced into the Royal Arms in 1714 when the crown of Great Britain passed to the Elector George of Hanover. This grandson of Elizabeth Stuart, sister of King Charles I, became George I, King of Britain, France and Ireland. The shield shows the leopards of England and the lion of Scotland in the first quarter, the fleur-de-lis of France in the second and the Irish harp in the third quarter. The fourth quarter shows the Arms of Hanover.

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Obverse
United Kingdom / Platinum Ounce 2021 White Horse of Hanover - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (her effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait").

In small letters below the head, the artist's initials J.C (for Jody Clark).

Running continuously around the effigy is the monarch's legend: ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·. Translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith, followed by the value and denomination in English.

The obverse has a textured background ("guilloché" geometric pattern).

Obverse Inscription ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Reverse
United Kingdom / Platinum Ounce 2021 White Horse of Hanover - reverse photo

The reverse features, on a textured background, a dynamic depiction of the rearing White Horse of Hanover, facing right. It holds a shield, quartered; the leopards of England and the lion of Scotland are in the first quarter, the fleur-de-lis of France in the second and the Irish harp in the third quarter; the fourth quarter shows the Arms of the Electorate of Hanover.

Around left in the outer rim (on plain background), the inscription WHITE HORSE OF HANOVER. Around right, the metal content and date of issue 1 oz · FINE PLATINUM · 999.5 · 2021 (one ounce of 99.95% platinum).

The artist's initials JC (for Jody Clark) are in the lower right field next to the shield.

Reverse Inscription WHITE HORSE OF HANOVER 1 oz · FINE PLATINUM · 999.5 · 2021
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Notes

The White Horse of Hanover one ounce platinum bullion coins were issued by the Royal Mint in individual plastic capsules, in Brilliant Uncirculated grade. Royal Mint Product Code: BQBH21PC. Released April 2021.

See also

The White Horse of Hanover reverse design was issued in a variety of formats:
- 1 oz Platinum Bullion, White Horse of Hanover, 2021
- 1 kg Gold Proof, White Horse of Hanover, 2020
- 5 oz Gold Proof, White Horse of Hanover, 2020
- 1 oz Gold Proof, White Horse of Hanover, 2020
- 1 oz Gold Bullion, White Horse of Hanover, 2020
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, White Horse of Hanover, 2020
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, White Horse of Hanover, 2021
- 1/4 oz Gold Bullion, White Horse of Hanover, 2020
- 1 kg Silver Proof, White Horse of Hanover, 2020
- 10 oz Silver Proof, White Horse of Hanover, 2020
- 10 oz Silver Bullion, White Horse of Hanover, 2021
- 5 oz Silver Proof, White Horse of Hanover, 2020
- 2 oz Silver Proof, White Horse of Hanover, 2021
- 2 oz Silver Bullion, White Horse of Hanover, 2020
- 1 oz Silver Proof, White Horse of Hanover, 2020
- 1 oz Silver Proof, White Horse of Hanover, 2021
- £5 Copper-Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated, White Horse of Hanover, 2020

All (33) coins of type: Platinum Ounce (1 oz)
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Platinum Ounce 2007 Britannia 250 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH ' II ' D ' G REG ' FID ' DEF ' 100 ' POUNDS '
Platinum Ounce 2008 Britannia 150 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH ' II D ' G REG ' FID ' DEF ' 100 ' POUNDS '
Platinum Ounce 2014 WW1 - Outbreak 325 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH ' II ' D ' G REG ' FID ' DEF ' 100 ' POUNDS '
Platinum Ounce 2017 Lion of England unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2018 Red Dragon of Wales unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2018 Griffin of Edward III unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2018 Britannia unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2019 Unicorn of Scotland unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2019 Black Bull of Clarence unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2019 Britannia unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2020 Royal Arms unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2020 Falcon of the Plantagenets unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2020 Yale of Beaufort unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2020 Britannia unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2021 Britannia, Bullion unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2021 Britannia, Proof 21 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2021 White Lion of Mortimer unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2021 White Horse of Hanover unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2022 Platinum Jubilee 170 Equestrian Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS · 2022 ·
Platinum Ounce 2022 In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II 117 King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 100 POUNDS · 2022 ·
Platinum Ounce 2022 Britannia unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2022 White Greyhound of Richmond unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2022 The Queen's Beasts Completer Coin unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2022 The Lion of England unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2023 Myths and Legends - Robin Hood unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2023 Royal Tudor Beasts - The Yale of Beaufort unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2023 Britannia unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2023 The Bull of Clarence unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2024 Britannia unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2024 Royal Tudor Beasts - The Seymour Unicorn unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2024 Royal Tudor Beasts - Tudor Dragon unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2025 Britannia unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
Platinum Ounce 2025 Royal Tudor Beasts - The Queen’s Panther unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·
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Platinum Ounce 2021 White Horse of Hanover: Details
CountryUnited Kingdom
CurrencyPound Sterling
Coin TypePlatinum Ounce (1 oz)
Issued2021
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Fifth Portrait)
Face Value100 (x Pound)
Mintageunknown
CurrentYes
Material0.9995 Platinum
DesignerJody Clark
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size32.6900 mm
Mass31.3860 g
OCC IDGAVP-EXAC-MYMM-OMDY
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