© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Dame Vera Lynn; Silver Proof
2022 year| Silver (.925) (gold plated outer ring) | 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 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (gold plated outer ring) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#317481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: WE’LL MEET AGAIN
Comment
The coin was issued as part of the Annual Silver Proof set for 2022 (issue limit: 550) as well as individually and in a 2-coin set with a 1917 Half Crown (issue limit: 550). The coin was also struck in bimetallic copper-nickel & nickel brass, silver piedfort and gold proof alongside other denominations. Issue limit: 4,560© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a gold-plated outer ring, which adds an extra layer of elegance and sophistication to the design.
