© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II RAF Spitfire; 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#160958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Image of three Spitfire aircraft flying with clouds in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SPITFIRE RAF
QJ N
QJ P
QJ S
NT+RT
1918 - 2018
Engravers: Richard Talbot, Neil Talbot
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: PER ARDUA AD ASTRA
Translation: Through adversity to the stars
Comment
The second 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 Royal Air Force's (RAF) 100th anniversary. The coin's design features an image of a Spitfire, a legendary British fighter plane that played a crucial role in World War II. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse showcases the Spitfire in flight, along with the RAF's logo and the anniversary dates 1918-2018. This coin is a unique way to celebrate the RAF's rich history and its contributions to the nation's defense.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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