© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; 1 oz Fine Silver
| Silver (.999) (plain fields) | 31.21 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2016-2018 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (plain fields) |
| Weight | 31.21 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#223062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Britannia facing left, holding trident in right hand, olive branch and shield with Union flag in left, legend around.
Note: with plain fields
Script: Latin
Lettering:
'BRITANNIA'2017' 1OZ '999'FINE'SILVER'
NATHAN
Engraver: Philip Nathan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This Brilliant Uncirculated 1oz Britannia has plain fields on both the obverse and reverse, in contrast to the bullion issues which prior to 2017 had a textured effect and post 2017 a guilloche effect on the obverse.©The Royal Mint, 2017
2016 Issue Limit: 10,000
2017 Issue Limit: 10,000
2018 Issue Limit: 12,000
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a detailed image of the famous Double Helix structure of DNA, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the discovery of the structure by James Watson and Francis Crick in 1953.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 | 2940 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (5th portrait; 1 oz Fine Silver) 2016-2018 coin.
