2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1 oz Fine Silver) 2021-2023 front 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1 oz Fine Silver) 2021-2023 back
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1 oz Fine Silver) 2021-2023 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2021

2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; 1 oz Fine Silver

 
Silver (.999) 31.21 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
2021-2023
Value
2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.21 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#240613
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

Standing image of Britannia holding a trident in her right hand, with a shield bearing the Union flag and an olive branch in her left hand, security padlock, legend around.

Note: wave effect

Script: Latin

Lettering:
' BRITANNIA ' 2021 ' 1 oz ' 999 ' FINE ' SILVER '
DECUS ET TUTAMEN
NATHAN

Translation: An ornament and a safeguard

Engraver: Philip Nathan

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The 2021 strike introduced four security features:
 

  • A latent image which changes from a padlock to Britannia’s famous trident
     
  • Surface animation bringing the background of sparkling waves to life
     
  • Micro text gives both decoration and protection – ‘an ornament and a safeguard’
     
  • Britannia’s shield bearing the Union Flag accented with tincture lines
     


The 2023 strike was issued in the autumn of 2022 after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and was only produced in a limited number.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a special edition design of Queen Elizabeth II's 5th portrait, which was created specifically for this coin series. The design is unique and not found on any other coins, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2021  - - - - - -
2022  - - - - - -
2023  - - - - - -

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) 2021-2023 coin.