2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Navy, Silver Proof
2015 year| Silver (.925) | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#69684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Dreadnought battleship at sea with a seaplane to the left and birds to the right, legend above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914-1918
DR
2015
Engraver: David Rowlands
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: THE SURE SHIELD OF BRITAIN
Comment
This Ian Rank-Broadley fourth portrait was issued in the annual silver set (298 sales), silver commemorative set (366 sales) and individually (3,030 sales). The battleship image used for the design was based on HMS Royal Oak. The coin also struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue limit: 8,500.© The Royal Mint, 2015
No 5th portrait strike was issued in precious metals.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design depicting the Royal Navy's iconic warship, the HMS Victory, which was launched in 1765 and served as the flagship of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The design is surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and acorns, symbolizing strength and victory. This coin was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar and the long history of the Royal Navy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3694 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Royal Navy, Silver Proof) 2015 coin.
