© The Royal Mint, 2014
© The Royal Mint, 2014
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; World War I
2014 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 | 2014 |
| 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#53078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Image of Lord Kitchener facing forward and pointing, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914-1918
"YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS
YOU"
2014
JB
Engraver: John Bergdahl
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: THE LAMPS ARE GOING OUT ALL OVER EUROPE
Comment
Issued to commemorate the centenary of the start of The First World War, this coin was released for circulation as well as being issued individually in a BU pack and ias part of the BU and Proof Annual Coin Sets for 2014.© The Royal Mint, 2014
This design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort, and gold proof, while also issued in platinum proof as a £100 coin.
At least two mules have been found which have the obverse lettering intended for the definitive £2 Technology design, the edge inscription remains correct.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reversible design, meaning the coin can be flipped over to reveal a different image. On one side, the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while on the other side, it depicts a soldier standing on the edge of a trench, looking out over a battlefield. This design was created by artist John Bergdahl and was intended to symbolize the sacrifice and bravery of those who fought in World War I.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 14124 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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