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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; St. Paul's Cathedral
2005 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 12 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 | 2005 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#8660 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
St. Paul's Cathedral illuminated by searchlights, denomination above, dates below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWO POUNDS
1945-2005
Engraver: Robert Elderton
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: IN VICTORY MAGNANIMITY IN PEACE GOODWILL ·
Comment
This design was issued for circulation and in Brilliant Uncirculated quality individual packs (13,904 sales) with a commemorative medal as well as in a coin and stamp cover, no proof was issued in base metal. The coin was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort proof and gold proof.