© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II First World War Armistice; Gold Proof
2018 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.97 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 | 2018 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.97 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#233939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Quotation from Strange Meeting by Wilfred Owen, legend and date above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE FIRST WORLD WAR · ARMISTICE · 1918
THE
tRUth
UNtOLd,
THE Pity
Of War
SR
TWO POUNDS
Engraver: Stephen Raw
Edge
Reeded with incuse lettering
Lettering: WILFRED OWEN KILLED IN ACTION 4 NOV 1918
Comment
Released as part of the 2018 annual gold proof commemorative sets (139 sales), as well as individually (235 sales) as well as in a stamp & coin cover (10 sales), the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue Limit: 1,000© The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War I. The coin's design features an image of the Imperial State Crown, which was worn by King George V during the signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918. The coin's gold composition and intricate design make it a valuable and collectible item for coin enthusiasts and history buffs.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 384 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (First World War Armistice; Gold Proof) 2018 coin.
