2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Diamond Wedding; Silver Proof
2007 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 39.6 mm |
| Issuer | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2007 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (2000-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 39.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#147605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
1/2 length figures of royal engaged couple looking at each other
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Diamond Wedding of H.M.Queen Elizabeth II & H.R.H.Prince Philip
ROYAL ENGAGEMENT.JULY.10.1947
TWO POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the Diamond Wedding Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who were married on November 20, 1947. The coin's design features a portrait of the couple on the obverse, and on the reverse, it depicts a scene of the wedding procession. The coin's mintage was limited to 2,500 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for numismatists.
