2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Florence Nightingale; Silver Proof
2010 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 | 2010 |
| 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#109067 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Depicting the taking of a pulse, while the background is symbolic of the rays of light from Florence Nightingale's lamp.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1820 - FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE - 1910
GS
TWO POUNDS
Engraver: Gordon Summers
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: 150 YEARS OF NURSING ·
Comment
Issued as part of the Annual Silver coin set (1,241 sales) and Commemorative Silver coin set for 2010 (issue limit, 2,500), as well as individually (sales unknown). The design was also produced in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof.Issue limit: 20,000
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Florence Nightingale Silver Proof 2 Pound coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 100th anniversary of Florence Nightingale's death. The coin's reverse side depicts a portrait of Florence Nightingale surrounded by a lamp and a nurse's cap, symbolizing her contributions to the field of nursing and her legacy as the founder of modern nursing. The design was created by sculptor and designer, David Lawrence, and was praised for its beauty and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5117 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Florence Nightingale; Silver Proof) 2010 coin.
