© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th Portrait; WWI Aviation
2017 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 | 2017 |
| 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#100950 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Image of aircraft from above with land below shown as a map.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1914 - 1918
THE WAR IN THE AIR
HDG
Engraver: Dan Flashman
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: THE SKY RAINED HEROES
Comment
A tribute to the aviators of the First World War and their sacrifices in the race for supremacy of the skies.The following mintage data has been received from the Royal Mint FOI team, for which we are grateful:
"In 2017, there was insufficient demand for the Aviation £2 coins to enter general circulation. A limited number of BU went into circulation via promotional activities to support the anniversary at RAF Duxford. There were 400 Aviation £2 coins released for this purpose."
Released as part of the 2017 annual BU and Proof sets for 2017 and available in individual BU packs (47,703 sales) and stamp covers (8,137 Sales), the design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.
Proof issue Limit: 30,000
© The Royal Mint, 2017
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the centenary of World War I aviation. The reverse side of the coin depicts a stylized representation of a biplane, while the obverse side features the 5th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not intended for general circulation and is instead produced for collectors and enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 14369 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; WWI Aviation) 2017 coin.
