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500 Pounds - Elizabeth II Posthumous, 5th portrait, 1 kg Fine Silver
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Diameter | 100 mm |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A full-length standing figure of Britannia occupies the central field, depicted facing left and holding a trident in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, with a shield bearing the Union Flag resting at her side. A security padlock device is incorporated into the design as an anti-counterfeiting feature, reflecting the modern bullion coinage tradition. The background displays a wave-effect pattern that enhances the maritime symbolism associated with Britannia. The circular legend surrounding the central motif includes the date, weight, fineness, and the engraver's name. The design is the work of Philip Nathan, whose name appears within the reverse inscription. |
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Issued in the first full calendar year following Elizabeth II's death in September 2022, this kilogram piece was struck under the new reign of Charles III — making it one of the first Royal Mint issues to carry her effigy posthumously. The fifth portrait, by Jody Clark, had been in use since 2015 and was retained for this commemorative rather than replaced, a deliberate continuity decision given the transitional weight of the moment.
The 100mm format places it among the largest standard-specification coins the Royal Mint produces at this fineness.