© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Dog; 1oz Fine Silver
2018 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 | 2018 |
| 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#134406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
A dog running, legend above.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE DOG · 2018
1 OZ FINE SILVER 999
狗
Translation: 狗 (dog)
Engraver: Wuon-Gean Ho
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The fifth design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Dog with varying compositions and denominations which all share Wuon-Gean Ho's design.The proof strike has plain fields while the bullion issues have a guilloche background design alongside an additional legend with the weight and fineness on the reverse. Issue limit: 138,888.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2018 United Kingdom Year of the Dog 1oz Silver Coin is that it features a unique design that combines traditional Chinese elements with British minting craftsmanship. The coin's reverse side features a beautiful image of a dog, surrounded by intricate Chinese-style floral patterns, while the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This fusion of East and West creates a truly distinctive and eye-catching design that sets the coin apart from other coins in the Royal Mint's collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 138888 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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