2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Alexander Graham Bell; Platinum Proof
2022 year| Bimetallic: platinum (.9995) centre in gold (.9167) plated platinum (.9995) ring | 30 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 | 2022 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: platinum (.9995) centre in gold (.9167) plated platinum (.9995) ring |
| Weight | 30 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#321884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
An image of a numbered telephone keypad and the dates, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Alexander Graham Bell
PI ON EER
1 2 3
OF · THE
4 5 6
TEL EPH ONE
7 8 9
* 0 #
1847 1922
HDG
Engraver: Henry Gray
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: INNOVATION IN SCIENCE · BELL
Comment
The coin was issued as part of the Annual Platinum Commemorative Proof set for 2022 to commemorate The Queens Platinum Jubilee. The coin was also struck in bimetallic copper-nickel & nickel brass, silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof. Proof issue limit: 30
© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a platinum (.9995) center inlaid in a gold (.9167) plated platinum (.9995) ring. This distinctive design element adds an extra layer of visual interest to the coin, making it stand out from other coins in the series.
