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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Lifetime of services
2011 year| Silver (.925) | 12 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GGP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#321932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Central gilded EP in italic typeface with crown above and national flowers around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
∙ FIDEM ∙ VERITATEMQVE ∙ TIBI ∙ FERAM ∙
TWO POUNDS
Comment
This silver 2 pounds is similar coin as copper-nickiel 5 pounds coins - for reference see below link.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2011 Guernsey 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Lifetime of Services) silver coin is that it was issued to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 60th anniversary on the throne. The coin's design features a portrait of the Queen, along with an image of the St. Edward's Crown, which is the official coronation crown used in the coronation ceremony of British monarchs. The coin's obverse side features an inscription of the Queen's name and title, as well as the coin's denomination and year of issue. The coin's reverse side features an image of the Queen's cipher, which is a monogram of her initials, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and fans of the British royal family.
