2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Claim of Right; Silver Proof) 1989 front 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Claim of Right; Silver Proof) 1989 back
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Claim of Right; Silver Proof) 1989 photo

2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Claim of Right; Silver Proof

1989 year
Silver (.925) 15.98 g 28.4 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#26638
Rarity index
61%

Reverse

Crown of Scotland above WM monogram and mace, legend around, dates below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TERCENTENARY OF THE CLAIM OF RIGHT
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 Silver Proof 2 Pounds coin featuring Elizabeth II is that it was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Claim of Right, a document that asserted the rights and freedoms of the Scottish Parliament. The coin's design features an image of Elizabeth II on one side and the Scottish coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the historic relationship between Scotland and the British monarchy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989  24852 - - - - - -

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