© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Britannia; Platinum Proof
| Platinum (.9995) | 30 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 | Platinum (.9995) |
| Weight | 30 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#241037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Helmeted figure of Britannia with shield and trident facing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWO POUNDS
A.D
Designer: Antony Dufort
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: VINDICO QUATUOR MARIA
Translation: I will claim the four seas
Comment
First issued as part of the dual set to commemorate the change from the Ian Rank-Broadley fourth portrait to the Jody Clark fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.© London Coins
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 96).
© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design of Britannia, the symbol of Britain, on the reverse side. The design was created by sculptor Antony Dufort and shows Britannia standing on the shore, looking out to sea, with a trident in her hand and a shield bearing the Union Jack at her feet. The design was first introduced in 2015 and has been used on all platinum Proof Britannia coins since then.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 | 13 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Platinum Proof) 2015-2022 coin.
