© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Army; Gold Proof
2016 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.97 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 | 2016 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.97 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#238568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Stylised silhouette of the heads of three soldiers, legend and dates above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914 - 1918
2016
Engraver: Tim Sharp
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: FOR KING AND COUNTRY
Comment
Released as part of the 2016 annual gold proof sets (82 sales), as well as individually (279 sales) the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue limit: 750.© The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique reverse design by sculptor and designer, Timothy Noad. The design depicts a soldier in full combat gear, saluting, with the Union Jack flag in the background. The coin's design is meant to symbolize the bravery and sacrifice of the British Armed Forces.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 361 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (The Army; Gold Proof) 2016 coin.
