© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II RAF Sea King; Silver Proof
2018 year| Silver (.925) | 12 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 | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#160960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Image of a Sea King helicopter with a man suspended below, legend and dates around.
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 piedfort and gold proof. Issue limit: 10,000.©The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Royal Air Force's (RAF) Sea King helicopter, which was first introduced in 1968 and has been used for various military and humanitarian missions. The coin's design features an image of the Sea King helicopter in flight, with the Queen's effigy on the obverse side. The coin's silver content and proof finish add to its collectibility and numismatic value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4163 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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