2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Royal Air Force Badge; Silver Piedfort) 2018 front 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Royal Air Force Badge; Silver Piedfort) 2018 back
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Royal Air Force Badge; Silver Piedfort) 2018 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2018

2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Air Force Badge; Silver Piedfort

2018 year
Silver (.925) 24 g 28.4 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#233877
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Royal Air Force badge with motto, legend and dates around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
PER ARDVA · AD ASTRA
RM
1918 - 2018

Translation:
The Royal Air Force motto:
"Through adversity to the stars"

Engraver: Rhys Morgan

Edge

Milled with incuse lettering

Lettering: PER ARDUA AD ASTRA

Translation: Through adversity to the stars

Comment

The first of five coins in the Centenary of the RAF series. Released as part of the 2018 annual silver piedfort commemorative sets (Issue limit: 1,000, sales 338), as well as individually (1,256 sales), the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold. 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 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force (RAF). The coin's obverse features a special effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the RAF badge and the inscription "Royal Air Force 1918-2018." The reverse of the coin depicts a Spitfire aircraft, a symbol of the RAF's proud history and heritage. The coin's silver piedfort finish adds an extra layer of elegance and sophistication to the design, making it a truly special collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018  1594 - - - - - -

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