Gibraltar 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth and the Lion, 2021

1 Sovereign - Elizabeth and the Lion from Gibraltar. Issued in 2021. Struck in Gold (.916) (22ct). Measures 22.05 mm and weighs 7.98 g.

Obverse

Right facing head of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around, date below (Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen of Gibraltar)

Reverse

The design depicts a crowned Queen Elizabeth, II effigy based on photography from her coronation in 1953, poised next to her protector and companion - the Lion. The concept for Elizabeth and the Lion was greatly inspired by the captivating story and history of Una and the Lion - originally struck as a five sovereign piece to mark the reign of Queen Victoria in 1837. The inscription featured, is also inspired by William Wyon's Una and the Lion. (God directs our steps)

Edge

Reeded