© The Royal Mint, 2014
© The Royal Mint, 2014
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II World War I; Gold Proof
2014 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 | 2014 |
| 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#225339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Image of Lord Kitchener facing forward and pointing, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914-1918
"YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS
YOU"
2014
JB
Engraver: John Bergdahl
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: THE LAMPS ARE GOING OUT ALL OVER EUROPE
Comment
Issued to commemorate the centenary of the start of The First World War, the coin issued as part of the Annual Gold Proof set (75 sales) as well as individually (751 sales), it was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, silver piedfort, while also issued in platinum proof as a £100 coin.© The Royal Mint, 2014
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (World War I; Gold Proof) 2014 from United Kingdom is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I. The coin's design features a portrait of King George V, who reigned during the war, and the reverse side depicts a soldier in battle, along with the dates 1914-1918. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 826 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (World War I; Gold Proof) 2014 coin.
