2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Royal Wedding; Gold Proof) 1981 front 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Royal Wedding; Gold Proof) 1981 back
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Royal Wedding; Gold Proof) 1981 photo
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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Wedding; Gold Proof

1981 year
Gold (.9167) 15.98 g 28.40 mm
Description
Issuer
Jersey (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1981
Value
2 Pounds 2 JEP = USD 2.62
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
15.98 g
Diameter
28.40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#386349
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Conjoined busts facing right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· ROYAL WEDDING ·
JULY 29 · 1981

Engraver: Michael Rizzello

Edge

Milled

Comment

The coin was also issued in proof gold (1,500) and cupro-nickel (150,000).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, which took place on July 29, 1981. The coin's design features a portrait of the couple on one side, and Queen Elizabeth II on the other. It's a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 25,000 minted, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981  1500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Royal Wedding; Gold Proof) 1981 coin.