2 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Army; Silver Proof
2016 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 | 2016 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#238566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
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 silver proof sets, as well as individually (1,703 sales) the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue limit: 8,500.© The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
The 2016 £2 Silver Proof Coin - Elizabeth II (The Army) features a unique reverse design that was created by sculptor and designer, John Bergdahl. The design depicts a soldier in full combat gear, saluting, with the Union Jack flag in the background. The coin's obverse features the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clark. This coin was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, which took place on June 18, 1815.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2744 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Proof) 2016 coin.
