© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Britannia; Silver Proof
| Silver (.925) | 12 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#230566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
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
Script: Latin
Lettering: VINDICO QUATUOR MARIA
Translation: I will claim the four seas
Comment
First released as part of the 2015 annual silver 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 7,500).2016 issue limit: 1,500
2017 issue limit: 1,500
2018 issue limit: 1,000
2019 issue limit: 1,000
2020 issue limit: 500
2021 issue limit: 550
2022 issue limit: 550
In 2022, in addition to the regular annual sets, a special Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Set featured on the obverse of the definitive types a privy mark which commemorated the life-span of The Queen (1926-2022). Issue limit 1,500.
© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a design of Britannia, the personification of Britain, on the reverse side. Britannia has been a symbol of British culture and history for centuries and has been depicted on various coins and currency throughout the years. The design on this particular coin was created by sculptor and engraver, Antony Dufort, and shows Britannia standing proudly with a trident in one hand and a shield in the other, symbolizing the country's strength and resilience.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1876 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 | 383 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 | 615 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 | 612 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 | 406 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 | 1310 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Proof) 2015-2022 coin.
