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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of Waterloo; Silver Proof
2015 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 | 2015 |
| 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#239811 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
An image of the meeting of The Duke of Wellington greeting the Prussian General Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher after the battle of Waterloo, legend above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO
1815
Engraver: David Lawrence
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin was minted exclusively for the 3 coin set 'Drie Landen Zilverset Waterloo 1815-2015' (Three Countries Silver Set) issued by the Royal Dutch Mint, in collaboration with The Royal Mint and the Belgian Royal Mint. Issue limit: 1,250.The design was also used on a £5 coin with both the 4th portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley and the 5th portrait by Jody Clark
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, which took place on June 18, 1815, and marked the decisive victory of the British and their allies over the French army under the command of Napoleon Bonaparte. The coin's design features an image of the Battle of Waterloo, with the famous Lion's Mound monument in the center, surrounded by the inscription "Battle of Waterloo 1815-2015" and the coin's denomination. The coin's mintage was limited to 2,015 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Battle of Waterloo; Silver Proof) 2015 coin.
