Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Copy)
£5,529.90
1oz Gold Proof Coin
Year of Production 2021
Description
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was first published in 1865, by author Lewis Carroll. The story tells of Alice who falls through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy world, where she meets an array of wonderful characters such as, The Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, White Rabbit, Mock turtle and many more. Lets not forget the famous ‘The Mad Tea Party’. This is the first coin in a new Royal Mint series ‘Treasury of Tales’ which will be followed up with the release of Tweedledum and Tweedledee characters from Lewis Carroll’s 1871 book Through the Looking-Glass.
• Limited Edition 150
• Struck in one ounce of 999.9 fine gold
• The first time this timeless tale has been commemorated on a UK coin
• Finished to Proof standard
• The design features one of Sir John Tenniel’s original illustrations from the book’s first publication
• Collect the first coin from The Royal Mint’s Treasury of Tales
• Created in collaboration with the V&A
OBVERSE
Jody Clark’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with initials below. Legend reads: ‘ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · FID · 100 POUNDS · 2021’.
REVERSE
Alice meeting the Cheshire Cat, adapted for coinage by Ffion Gwillim from an original illustration by John Tenniel. Text: ‘ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND’.
Presentation
Just 150 of these 1oz gold coins were offered by The Royal Mint in 2021. Part of a two piece set, Looking Glass coin sold separately. This one comes in its original presentation box with a numbered certificate of authenticity.
Specifications
- Metal: Gold
- Precious Metal Content: 31.21 (g)
- Material: Gold
- Monarch: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
- Denomination: £100 / One Hundred Pound
- Product Type: Modern
- Country: United Kingdom
- Finish: Proof
- VAT Status: Exempt
- Capital Gains Tax Status: Exempt
- Weight: 31.21g
- Condition: Proof - Boxed with certificate of authenticity
- Diameter: 32.69mm
Additional information
Denomination | £100 |
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Grade | Proof |
Weight | 31.21 g |
Date | 2021 |