2 Pounds - Charles III Gold
| Gold (.9167) | 15.98 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2023-2024 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#382664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
An English rose, Scottish thistle, Welsh daffodil and Northern Irish shamrock, denomination over royal cypher design at left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
POUNDS
Designer: The Royal Mint
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering: • IN SERVITIO OMNIUM
Translation: In the service of all
Comment
Released in the coronation year of King Charles III, the designs feature eight brand-new reverse designs that pay tribute to King Charles III, the four nations of the United Kingdom and the natural world.
The 2023 coins were issued in a set with an issue limit of 125.
© The Royal Mint, 2023
The 2023 coins featured a special Tudor crown privy mark.
© The Royal Mint, 2023
The design was also issued in base metal and silver proof.
The 2024 strike was issued in the Annual Gold Proof set with an issue limit of 25
© The Royal Mint, 2024
Interesting fact
The 2 Pounds - Charles III (Gold) 2023-2024 coin from the United Kingdom has a unique feature - it has a special "privy mark" on the reverse side, which is a small image of a crown. This privy mark is only found on a limited number of coins and is a special touch added by the mint to make the coin even more collectible.
