© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; RAF Lightning II
2018 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 | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| 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#135814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 32% |
Reverse
Image of a F-35 Lightning II in flight, legend and dates around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RAF 1918 - 2018
NT+RT
LIGHTNING II
Engravers: Neil Talbot, Richard Talbot
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: PER ARDUA AD ASTRA
Translation: Through adversity to the stars
Comment
The fifth and final issue in the RAF centenary series, the coin was released as individual pieces in a Brilliant Uncirculated pack (20,532 sales) as well as in third party tubes (28,891 sales). The design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.© The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a copper-nickel center surrounded by a nickel brass ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins in the series and adds to its collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 49423 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; RAF Lightning II) 2018 coin.
