© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II RAF Lightning II; Silver Piedfort
2018 year| Silver (.925) (gold plated outer) | 24 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 | Silver (.925) (gold plated outer) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 5.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#191390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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 gold proof. Issue limit: 4,000.© The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a gold-plated outer layer, which gives it a distinctive appearance and adds to its collectible value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 786 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Piedfort) 2018 coin.
