© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Posthumous; Year of the Rabbit; Silver Proof
2023 year| Silver (.999) | 31.21 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.21 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#339195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Image of a rabbit facing right, falling leaves around, legend, date and Chinese character above.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE RABBIT · 2023
兔
LM
Translation: Rabbit
Engraver: Louie Maryon
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The tenth design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Rabbit with varying compositions and denominations which all share Louie Maryon's design. Issue limit: 3,998© The Royal Mint, 2023
This series was issued by coincidence on the morning of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Interesting fact
The 2023 Year of the Rabbit Silver Proof Coin is a unique release from the Royal Mint, as it features a posthumous portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This means that the coin was issued after the Queen's passing, and it's a rare example of a coin that has been released after the monarch's death. The coin's design is also notable for its inclusion of the Chinese zodiac symbol for the rabbit, which adds an extra layer of cultural significance to the coin.
