2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1 oz Fine Silver) 2016 front 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1 oz Fine Silver) 2016 back
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1 oz Fine Silver) 2016 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2016

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

2016 year
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)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
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
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#90733
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Standing figure of Britannia, shield in right land, trident in left, lion in background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITANNIA 1oz FINE SILVER 999
2016

Engraver: Suzie Zamit

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Released as part of the 6-coin 2016 Britannia Silver Proof sets (1,050 sales) and as individual pieces (4,137 sales). Proof issue limit: 7,000.


© The Royal Mint, 2016

The coin was also issued as part of a 5-coin first release set (250 sales) as well as individually (416 sales), exclusively to NGC.

The coin was also available in a 2-coin set with a reverse frosted proof with an issue limit of 500 sets

© The Royal Mint, 2016

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, created by sculptor and designer, John Bergdahl, which showcases a majestic effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a pattern of shields and emblems that represent the United Kingdom and its territories.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  500 - - - - - -

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.