© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II RAF Sea King; Silver Piedfort
2018 year| Silver (.925) | 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) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#233736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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 gold proof. Issue limit: 4,000.©The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Royal Air Force (RAF) Sea King helicopter. The coin's reverse side features an image of the Sea King helicopter in flight, surrounded by a stylized representation of the sea and sky. The design is particularly notable because it was created by a British artist named Laura Clancy, who was inspired by her father's service in the RAF. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, adding to its collectibility and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 911 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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