© The Royal Mint, 2015
© The Royal Mint, 2015
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Britannia; Gold Proof
| 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 |
| Years | 2015-2022 |
| 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#240912 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Helmeted figure of Britannia with shield and trident facing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWO POUNDS
A.D
Designer: Antony Dufort
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: VINDICO QUATUOR MARIA
Translation: I will claim the four seas
Comment
First released as part of the 2015 annual gold proof set to commemorate the change from the Ian Rank-Broadley fourth portrait to the Jody Clark fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (issue limit 500).2017 set:
© The Royal Mint, 2017
In 2022, a special Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Set featured on the obverse of the definitive types a privy mark which commemorates the life-span of The Queen (issue limit 200).
© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design of Britannia, the personification of Britain, which has been a symbol of British culture and history for centuries. The design on the coin was created by sculptor and designer, Antony Dufort, and it showcases Britannia standing proudly on the shore, gazing out at the sea, symbolizing the nation's strong maritime history and its spirit of adventure and exploration.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 245 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 | 24 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 | 37 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Britannia; Gold Proof) 2015-2022 coin.
