© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Edward VII; Silver Proof
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) |
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| 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 (Posthumous Issue) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Uncrowned portrait of King Edward VII right, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA : BRITT : OMN : REX FID : DEF : IND : IMP :
Unabridged legend: Edwardus VII Dei Gratia Britanniarum Omnium Rex Fidei Defensor Indiae Imperator
Translation: Edward the Seventh by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Engraver: George William de Saulles
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The fourth issue in 5-year series, the British Monarchs, there will be a total of 21 monarchs, featuring iconic kings and queens from four royal houses: Tudor, Stuart, Hanover and Windsor, formerly known as Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.This strike was issued after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin continued to bear the image of The Queen, in support of His Majesty the King's ambition for a sustainable transition. This ensured minimal environmental impact as the designs, tools and packaging for these products had already been produced.
This release features a classic coinage portrait of Edward VII that appeared on Edwardian coinage; the design was struck in a variety of precious metal compositions and denominations. Issue limit: 1,360.
© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare double effigy design, with both Queen Elizabeth II and King Edward VII appearing on the same coin. This is a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins in the series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Edward VII; Silver Proof) 2022 coin.
