© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Pig; Silver Proof
2019 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 | 2019 |
| 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#228358 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Image of a sow laying down nursing her piglets, in the background a cottage with smoke rising from the chimney, legend above.
Scripts: Chinese (simplified), Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE PIG · 2019
HB
豬
Translation: 豬 (Pig)
Engraver: Harry Brockway
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The sixth design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Pig with varying compositions and denominations which all share Harry Brockway's design.The proof strike has plain fields while the bullion issues have a guilloche background design on the obverse alongside an additional legend with the weight and fineness on the reverse. Issue limit: 3,888.
©The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
The 2019 Year of the Pig Silver Proof coin is a unique release from the Royal Mint, as it features a special "privy mark" on the reverse side of the coin. The privy mark is a small image of a pig, which is only visible under magnification. This additional detail adds an extra layer of collectibility to the coin, making it a sought-after item for numismatists and collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Year of the Pig; Silver Proof) 2019 coin.
