© The Royal Mint, 1994
© The Royal Mint, 1994
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Bank of England; Gold Proof
1994 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.98 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 | 1994 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#222848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Original corporate seal of the Bank of England with Crown & Cyphers of William III and Mary II dividing dates.
Lettering:
WM
1694 1994
Bank of England
Engraver: Leslie Durbin
Edge
Milled
Comment
Issued individually, the gold proof had a milled edge unlike the nickel-brass, silver proof and silver piedfort versions which have inscribed edging, a gold proof mule was accidentally created as well.© The Royal Mint, 1994
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1994 2 Pounds Elizabeth II Gold Proof coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, which was specifically created for this coin by the artist, Ian Rank-Broadley. This design is different from the standard reverse design used on other coins of the same denomination and year, making it a distinctive and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Bank of England; Gold Proof) 1994 coin.
