© The Royal Mint, 2002
© The Royal Mint, 2002
2 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Welsh Plumes, Gold Proof
| Gold (.9167) | 13.96 g | 25.91 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2002-2008 |
| Value | 2 Pence 0.02 GBP = USD 0.026 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 13.96 g |
| Diameter | 25.91 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#279958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The badge of the Prince of Wales, a plume of three ostrich feathers enfiling a coronet of cross pattée and fleur de lis, dividing motto with legend above and denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWO PENCE
ICH DIEN
2
Translation: I serve
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Comment
The 2002 strike was issued to commemorate the Queen's Golden Jubilee, the first time a two pence had been struck in gold (issue limit: 2,002). The coin was also issued in copper plated steel.© The Royal Mint, 2002
The 2008 strike was released as part of the changeover from the Emblems of Britain to the Royal Shield (issue limit: 2,008), this issue was also released in copper plated steel, silver proof and platinum proof.
© The Royal Mint, 2008
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Welsh Plumes, Gold Proof) 2002-2008 coin is that it features a unique design on the reverse side, showcasing the Welsh plumes, which are a symbol of the Prince of Wales's feathers. This design was specifically created for the coin to commemorate the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2002 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 780 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Welsh Plumes, Gold Proof) 2002-2008 coin.
