Platinum Ounce 2022 The Lion of England, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

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 ("guilloche" geometric pattern).

The reverse of the coin show at its centre the roaring Lion of England, sitting erect with its head turned to the right. The lion is crowned and holds a shield displaying the combined arms of King Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, symbolising the strength of the couple’s union.

The designer's signature DL (for David Lawrence) is in small handwritten letters in the right field, behind the lion's tail. The background is patterned with micro dots, called "surface animation" by the mint.

Around the rim, the inscription LION OF ENGLAND on the left, and 1 oz · FINE PLATINUM · 999.5 (one troy ounce of 99.95% platinum) on the right.

Around below, the date · 2022 ·.

Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).
Packaging: in coin capsule.
Royal Mint Product code: BRTLE22PC.
Date of issue: April 2022.
Issue price: £824.60