© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; 1 oz Fine Silver
2016 year| Silver (.999) (textured 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 |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.61 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (textured fields) |
| Weight | 31.21 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#83432 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Britannia facing left, holding trident in right hand, olive branch and shield with Union flag in left, legend around.
Note: textured fields
Script: Latin
Lettering:
'BRITANNIA'2016' 1OZ '999'FINE'SILVER'
NATHAN
Engraver: Philip Nathan
Edge
Reeded
Note: edge varieties exist (see below)
Comment
Although the Jody Clark obverse was introduced during 2015, it was not until 2016 that it was adopted for the Bullion Silver Britannia, as with the previous issue this bullion issue has both a textured obverse and reverse along with the privy marked issues, while the Brilliant Uncirculated Silver Britannia issues having a plain field on both obverse and reverse;(see link below).Introduced in 2013, privy marks have been added to the plain edge of the coins to commemorate the Chinese Lunar Year:
Sp#BSF15B Monkey privy mark
From 2017, the mint began using a starburst effect on the reverse for the bullion issue (see link below)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique textured design on its fields, which adds a distinctive touch to its appearance. The textured fields were created using a special technique that involves applying a pattern of small, raised dots to the surface of the coin. This technique not only adds visual interest to the coin but also gives it a distinctive tactile quality that sets it apart from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 coin.
