2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Bill of Rights; Silver Proof
1989 year| Silver (.925) | 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 | 1989 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
Reverse
St. Edward's crown above WM monogram and mace, legend around, dates below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TERCENTENARY OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS
WM
1689
1989
Engraver: John Lobban
Edge
Milled
Comment
Issued as part of a 1989 Royal Mint £2 Silver Proof two-coin set, this design was also struck in nickel-brass and silver piedfort.Issue limit: 25,000.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1989 Bill of Rights Silver Proof 2 Pound coin is that it features a unique reverse design that commemorates the 300th anniversary of the Bill of Rights, a landmark document in British history that established certain rights and freedoms for subjects of the crown. The design, created by engraver and sculptor John Mills, depicts a crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, with the Bill of Rights inscribed on a ribbon below. The coin's silver content and proof finish add to its collectibility and numismatic value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Bill of Rights; Silver Proof) 1989 coin.
