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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Great Fire of London
2016 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 | 2016 |
| 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#78999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
An image of London on fire with boats on the Thames.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1666 THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON 2016
AW
TWO POUNDS
Engraver: Aaron West
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: THE WHOLE CITY IN DREADFUL FLAMES
Comment
Released as part of the 2016 annual Brilliant Uncirculated (22,786 sales) and Proof sets as well as individually in a BU Pack (23,215 sales) and tubes (4,857 sales), the design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.© The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London, which occurred in 1666. The coin's design features a depiction of the fire and the rebuilding of the city, with the Latin inscription "LONDINI RESTITUTI" (Restored London) on the reverse side.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 13489 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Great Fire of London) 2016 coin.
