2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Visit; Silver Proof Issue
1989 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GGP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#74018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Lion on shield with floral decoration
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ALDERNEY·ROYAL VISIT
·TWO POUNDS·
Engraver: Michael Rizzello
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Alderney in 1989, and the design features an image of the Queen on the obverse side, with the reverse side featuring a picture of the Alderney lighthouse.
