© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II RAF Sea King; 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#233735 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Image of a Sea King helicopter with a man suspended below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SEA KING
NT+RT
RAF RESCUE
ROYAL AIRFORCE RESCUE
DANGER
XZ598
RAF 1918 - 2018
Engravers: Neil Talbot, Richard Talbot
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: PER ARDUA AD ASTRA
Translation: Through adversity to the stars
Comment
The fourth of five issues 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 coin is that it features a unique design depicting an RAF Sea King helicopter in flight, which is a nod to the UK's Royal Air Force and its role in defending the nation's interests.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 118 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Sea King; Gold Proof) 2018 coin.
