© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II White Horse of Hanover; Silver Proof
2020 year| Silver (.999) | 31.21 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.21 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#224603 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
White Horse of Hanover supporting a shield portraying The House of Hanover, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· 2020 ·
JC
WHITE HORSE OF HANOVER
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The eighth design in The Queen's Beast series which began in 2016, there are 10 Beasts in total which are a representation of the statues that stood in Westminster Abbey on the Queen's Coronation in 1953. The statues are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History.For the White Horse of Hanover there are currently 11 different issues of varying metals and denominations, which all share Jody Clark's design.
Issue limit: 4,310
©The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that the White Horse of Hanover, featured on the reverse side, is a symbol of the British monarchy and has been used on various coins throughout history. It is said to represent the horse that carried King George I, the first Hanoverian monarch, to his coronation in 1714. The use of the White Horse on this coin is a nod to the rich history and tradition of the British monarchy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (White Horse of Hanover; Silver Proof) 2020 coin.
