© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 25th Anniversary £2; Gold Proof
2022 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.98 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| 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 | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#347221 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four concentric circles representing the Iron Age, Industrial Revolution, silicon chip and the internet, legend above, date below, central latent image featuring '25'.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWO POUNDS
25
BR
1997
Designer: Bruce Rushin
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering.
Lettering: STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS
Comment
Released individually to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the first bimetallic £2 coin. The coin has a special privy mark on the obverse and is also dual dated with the 1997 date on the reverse being the first year of issue. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue limit: 285.© The Royal Mint, 2022
This strike was issued after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II but the design continued to bear the image of The Queen, in support of His Majesty the King's ambition for a sustainable transition. This ensured minimal environmental impact as the designs, tools and packaging for these products had already been produced.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2022 Gold Proof £2 coin commemorating the 25th anniversary of Elizabeth II's reign is that it features a unique reverse design, created by sculptor and engraver, Jody Clark. The design depicts a crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, with the anniversary years "1992-2022" inscribed at the bottom. This coin is a limited edition, with only 1,500 gold proof coins minted, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.
