© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II First World War Armistice; Silver Piedfort
2018 year| Silver (.925) | 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 | 2018 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#233940 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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 silver piedfort commemorative sets (Issue limit: 1,000, sales 338), as well as individually (1,172 sales), the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold. Issue Limit: 3,500© 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 a poppy, which is a symbol of remembrance and hope, and the words "First World War Armistice" are inscribed on the reverse side. Additionally, the coin's silver composition and piedfort minting process make it a unique and collectible item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1510 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Piedfort) 2018 coin.
