© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Churchill and Roosevelt; 1 oz Fine Silver
2022 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 | 2022 |
| 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#397437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill in front of the flags of the United States of America and the United Kingdom accompanied by the inscription around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES - UNITED KINGDOM
A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP - 2022 - 1oz FINE SILVER 999
Designer: David Lawrence
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued for a United States of America pension fund. The Royal Mint sold 10 of these coins from the Trial of the Pyx and no coins have made it to the open market as of yet. Unknown mintage.
© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Yalta Conference, which was held in 1945 during World War II. The conference was attended by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin, and it played a significant role in shaping the post-war world order. The coin's design features a joint portrait of Churchill and Roosevelt, along with the inscription "Yalta 1945" and the coat of arms of the United Kingdom. This coin is a rare and collectible item that is sure to interest history buffs and coin collectors alike.
