© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of Britain; Silver Proof
2020 year| Silver (.999) | 31.21 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.21 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#267307 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Airmen running to their planes with enemy aircraft overhead
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE
BATTLE OF BRITAIN
GB
1940
Engraver: Gary Breeze
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Struck by The Royal Mint and only issued as part of a 2-coin set, in collaboration with The Czech Mint, featuring a $2 coin issued on behalf of Niue. The coin is a redesign of the 2015 Royal Mint release commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a £25 gold proof was also struck. Issue Limit: 2,000© The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Battle of Britain; Silver Proof) 2020 coin is that it commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a pivotal air campaign fought between the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) during World War II. The coin's design features an image of a Supermarine Spitfire, one of the main fighter planes used by the RAF during the battle, soaring above the English Channel. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, who was a young princess during the time of the Battle of Britain.
