2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (WWI Aviation; Silver Proof) 2017 front 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (WWI Aviation; Silver Proof) 2017 back
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (WWI Aviation; Silver Proof) 2017 photo

2 Pounds - Elizabeth II WWI Aviation; Silver Proof

2017 year
Silver (.925) 12 g 28.4 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
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
References
Numista
N#117544
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Image of aircraft from above with land below shown as a map.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1914 - 1918
THE WAR IN THE AIR
HDG

Engraver: Dan Flashman

Edge

Milled with incuse lettering

Lettering: THE SKY RAINED HEROES

Comment

Released as part of the 2017 annual silver proof sets, available as individual pieces (2,883 sales) as well as in stamp covers (438 sales), the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue limit: 7,000.

© The Royal Mint, 2017

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the centenary of World War I aviation. The reverse side of the coin depicts a stylized representation of a biplane, while the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's design was created by renowned artist and sculptor, John Bergdahl.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017  4265 - - - - - -

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 (WWI Aviation; Silver Proof) 2017 coin.