The Royal Mint, 2005

25 Pounds – United Kingdom

Non-circulating coins

Series: Gold Britannia

Context

Years: 2005–2006

Issuer: United Kingdom

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 2,856

Material

Diameter: 22 mm

Weight: 8.51 g

Gold weight: 7.80 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.67% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #1069

Numista: #14381

Value

Exchange value: 25 GBP = $34.40

Bullion value: $1226.82

Inflation-adjusted value: 49.05 GBP

Obverse

Inscription:

ELIZABETH'II'D'G REG'FID'DEF

IRB

'25'POUNDS'

Translation:

Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Defender of the Faith

25 Pounds

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, English

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

Inscription:

QUARTER OUNCE FINE GOLD 2005

BRITANNIA

PN

Script: Latin

Engraver: Philip Nathan

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2005	—	2,606	Proof
2006	—	250	Proof

Series: Gold Britannia