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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Bank of England
1994 year| Nickel brass | 15.98 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Original corporate seal of the Bank of England with Crown & Cyphers of William III and Mary II dividing dates.
Lettering:
WM
1694 1994
Bank of England
Engraver: Leslie Durbin
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: SIC VOS NON VOBIS
Translation: Thus you labour but not for yourselves
Comment
Despite being produced in their millions and being available at face value from most post offices and banks, the ordinary business strike was a Royal Mint commemorative issue and not intended for general circulation.Issued as part of the Annual Coin Sets for 1994, in both Brilliant Uncirculated (177,971 sales) & Proof versions. The coin was also issued in BU individual packs (no sales data) while also being struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof, a gold proof mule was accidentally created as well.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, created by sculptor Edgar Degas, which depicts a scene from Shakespeare's play "The Tempest."
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 66721 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; Bank of England) 1994 coin.
