2 Pounds - Charles III (Life and legacy of the Queen; Silver Proof) 2022 front 2 Pounds - Charles III (Life and legacy of the Queen; Silver Proof) 2022 back
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2 Pounds - Charles III Life and legacy of the Queen; Silver Proof

2022 year
Silver (.999) 31.21 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2022
Value
2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.21 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#342829
Rarity index
62%

Reverse

Portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II facing right within wreath, legend and dates around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH REGINA 1926 - 2022
JB

Translation: Queen Elizabeth

Engraver: John Bergdahl

Edge

Milled

Comment

One of the first coins to be issued under the reign of King Charles III, released on Monday October 3rd 2022 at 9am to commemorate the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.

The coin was issued individually and had an unlimited mintage until 31st December 2022 and was struck in a variety of metals and denominations.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, which was created by sculptor and designer, Timothy Noad. The design depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, with the inscription "ELIZABETH II • DEI • GRA • REGINA • F.D." (Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith) around the edge. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Charles III, also designed by Timothy Noad. This coin is a special commemoration of the Queen's life and legacy, and the silver proof finish gives it a distinctive and elegant appearance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2022  24947 - - - - - -

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