© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Great Fire of London; Gold Proof
2016 year| Bimetallic: gold (.9167) centre in gold ring (yellow Gold centre in red gold ring) | 15.98 g | 28.40 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: gold (.9167) centre in gold ring (yellow Gold centre in red gold ring) |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 28.40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#87196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
An image of London on fire with boats on the Thames.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1666 THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON 2016
AW
TWO POUNDS
Engraver: Aaron West
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: THE WHOLE CITY IN DREADFUL FLAMES
Comment
Released as part of the 2016 annual gold proof sets (82 sales) as well as individually (259 sales), the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue Limit: 1,000© The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London, which occurred in 1666. The coin's design features a depiction of the fire on one side, and a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the other. The use of a bimetallic composition, with a gold center surrounded by a red gold ring, adds an extra layer of uniqueness to the coin. Additionally, the coin's limited mintage of 2,016 pieces makes it a rare and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 341 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Great Fire of London; Gold Proof) 2016 coin.
