2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1 oz Fine Silver) 1999-2009 front 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1 oz Fine Silver) 1999-2009 back
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1 oz Fine Silver) 1999-2009 photo

2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; 1 oz Fine Silver

 
Silver (.958) 32.45 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1999-2009
Value
2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.958)
Weight
32.45 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#13417
Rarity index
33%

Reverse

Standing figure of Britannia in horse-drawn chariot holding reins and trident, legend and date around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ONE'OUNCE'FINE'SILVER'1999
PN
BRITANNIA

Engraver: Philip Nathan

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The 1999 piece was only released in bullion quality and was issued in several sets including a 4-coin design set along with other Britannia 1oz coins from 2001, 2002, 2003.


The 2009 Proof coin was struck with an issue limit of 12,000 individual pieces (4,284 sales). Included in this mintage, some of these coins were released as part of the Britannia Four-Coin Silver Proof Set (2,500 sales) with an issue limit of 2,500.


© The Royal Mint, 2009

The design was also used in the 2006, 5-coin Golden Silhouette Collection.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 25,000 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  69394 - - - - - -
2009  6784 - - - - - -

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 (4th portrait; 1 oz Fine Silver) 1999-2009 coin.