The first of ten gold proof kilo coins, issued in memory of the late Duke of Edinburgh.
Remembering Prince Philip
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Britain's longest serving royal consort, HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh in 2021. This proof coin is The Royal Mint's tribute to his many decades spent supporting Her Majesty the Queen and representing Britain on the world stage.
The design of this commemorative piece was unveiled on Armed Forces Day, acknowledging the Duke's service, not only to the monarchy but through his distinguished Royal Navy career. The Royal Mint also acknowledged Philip's charitable work with a £50,000 donation to The Duke of Edinburgh's Award: one of hundred of organisations that he patronised.
Chief Executive of The Royal Mint, Anne Jessop said:
‘The Royal Mint has marked significant Royal events for centuries and is honoured to unveil an original new coin which celebrates the life and legacy of a remarkable man.’
A Royal Legacy on Coinage
The reverse of this one kilo gold coin features an image of the Duke, crafted by the acclaimed royal artist, Ian Rank-Broadley. It's a portrait that Prince Philip himself approved in 2008 and shows him in his later years – quite a contrast from the youthful effigy by Humphrey Paget that appeared on 2017 coins, issued to mark his retirement from public duties.
The profile portrait is accompanied by a simple legend: 'HRH THE PRINCE PHILIP' styled vertically with 'DUKE OF EDINBURGH 1921 2021' below.
The Duke had a hand in UK coinage design for decades, serving as President of The Royal Mint’s Advisory Committee from 1952 to 1999. It's fitting, then, to commemorate his life on currency and there's something moving about the fact that his effigy is paired with the current official portrait of the Queen which appears on the obverse.
One Kilo Gold Proof Tribute
A range of brilliant uncirculated, silver and gold coins have been offered by The Royal Mint in memory of Prince Philip. This one-kilogram gold coin is among the most spectacular of the issue. Only 10 of these have been produced and the example we are offering is the first struck with a certificate of authenticity bearing the number one.
Minted from 1,005 grams of 999 fine gold, this coin has a face value of £1,000. It's been struck to proof standard, guaranteeing a flawless finish. This is achieved through repeated strikings with hand finished dies.
You'll receive this collectible commemorative coin in its original packaging from The Royal Mint with an information booklet and its numbered certificate.
Product Summary
Precious Metal Content:
1005 (g)
Monarch:
Elizabeth II (1952- present)
Denomination:
£1000 / One Thousand Pounds
Capital Gains Tax Status:
Exempt
Condition:
Proof - Boxed with certificate of authenticity
- A tribute to the late Duke of Edinburgh
- 1,005 grams of 999.9 fine gold
- Flawless proof finish
- 100.00 millimetre diameter
- One Thousand Pound / £1,000 face value
- Obverse shows Jody Clark's portrait of Elizabeth II
- Reverse features a portrait of Prince Philip by Ian Rank-Broadley
- From a limited edition presentation of 10
- Certificate number one for Bowie's number one fan
- Offered in original packaging with information booklet
Steeped in more than 1,100 years of history, The Royal Mint supplies all of the United Kingdom's coinage as well as currency for nations around the world. Renown for craftsmanship and thoughtful design, The Royal Mint also produces commemorative coins, favoured by investors and collectors.
A Millennia of Minting
Founded in the reign of Alfred the Great, around the year 886, The Royal Mint was originally one of several mints which were centralised to London in 1279. For more than 800 years the Mint was based at the Tower of London before moving to Royal Mint Court where it remained until the 1960s.
The Royal Mint has always been on the forefront of economic, technical and artistic innovation. Its skilled craftsmen minted coins that would reach the far corners of the British Empire, establishing the image and reputation of Britain for all whose pockets they ended up in.
In 2010 The Royal Mint became a limited company owned by Her Majesty’s Treasury. In recent years the Mint has struck medals for the 2012 London Olympic Games and opened a visitor centre, The Royal Mint Experience, in Llantrisant, Wales: the current home of The Royal Mint.
Collecting and Investing
The Royal Mint's commemorative and bullion coins – often minted to mark important national events and anniversaries – are not intended for circulation. They might look like ordinary coins but they are generally worth much more, thanks to their scarcity, finish and composition.
Most commemorative coins produced by The Royal Mint are available in a range of striking standards including Gold Proof, Silver Proof, Brilliant Uncirculated and Bullion. Some are also available in collectors sets. Gold and Silver Proof coins are minted in small numbers, making them rare and desirable.
The Royal Mint's commemorative coins are both VAT-free and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exempt, making them an attractive and valuable investment. Whether you are diversifying your investments or simply appreciate world-class design, commemorative coins from The Royal Mint are a great buy.
The Royal Mint at The Britannia Coin Company
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