2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Dame Vera Lynn; Platinum Proof
2022 year| Bimetallic: platinum (.9995) centre in gold (.9167) plated platinum (.9995) ring | 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 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: platinum (.9995) centre in gold (.9167) plated platinum (.9995) ring |
| Weight | 30 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#321883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A portrait of Dame Vera Lynn with legend and dates left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DAME VERA LYNN
1917 - 2020
Engraver: The Royal Mint Team
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: WE’LL MEET AGAIN
Comment
The coin was issued as part of the Annual Platinum Commemorative Proof set for 2022 to commemorate The Queens Platinum Jubilee. The coin was also struck in bimetallic copper-nickel & nickel brass, silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof. Proof issue limit: 30
© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a platinum (.9995) center inlaid in a gold (.9167) plated platinum (.9995) ring. This distinctive design element adds an extra layer of visual interest to the coin, making it stand out from other coins in the series.
