© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; RAF Spitfire
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#135811 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
Image of three Spitfire aircraft flying with clouds in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SPITFIRE RAF
QJ N
QJ P
QJ S
NT+RT
1918 - 2018
Engravers: Neil Talbot, Richard Talbot
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: PER ARDUA AD ASTRA
Translation: Through adversity to the stars
Comment
The second of five issues in the RAF centenary series, the coin was released in individual Brilliant Uncirculated packs (31,725 sales) and third party tubes (41,327 sales)and the design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.© The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design on the reverse side, showcasing the iconic Supermarine Spitfire, a British single-seat fighter aircraft that played a vital role in World War II. The design is surrounded by a nickel brass ring, adding an extra layer of detail and visual interest to the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 73052 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Spitfire) 2018 coin.
