© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Mayflower; Silver Proof
2020 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 | 2020 |
| 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#228753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Image of the Mayflower ship, dates above, legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1620 2020
CTC
*MAYFLOWER*
Engraver: Chris Costello
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: UNDERTAKEN FOR THE GLORY OF GOD
Comment
Released as part of the 2020 annual silver proof sets (Issue limit: 600), as well as individually, the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue Limit: 5,505.© The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
The Mayflower Silver Proof 2 Pound coin was issued to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower's voyage from Plymouth, England to Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620. The coin's design features an image of the Mayflower ship, along with the dates "1620-2020" and the inscription "Mayflower 400." The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
