© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II RAF Lightning II; Gold Proof
2018 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.97 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 | 2018 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.97 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#233726 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Image of a F-35 Lightning II in flight, legend and dates around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RAF 1918 - 2018
NT+RT
LIGHTNING II
Engravers: Neil Talbot, Richard Talbot
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: PER ARDUA AD ASTRA
Translation: Through adversity to the stars
Comment
The fifth and final issue in the RAF centenary series, the coin was released as individual pieces and the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue limit: 1,918.© The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the RAF Lightning II; Gold Proof coin is that it features an image of the Royal Air Force's (RAF) latest fighter jet, the Lightning II, in flight. The coin's design also includes the RAF's insignia and the year 2018. The coin's gold proof finish adds an extra layer of elegance and sophistication to the design, making it a highly sought-after collector's item for coin enthusiasts and aviation enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 120 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (RAF Lightning II; Gold Proof) 2018 coin.
