© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Rat; 1 oz Fine Silver
2020 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 38.6 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 | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#194493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Image of a single rat crouching and sniffing the air with legend and date above.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE RAT · 2020
1 OZ FINE SILVER 999
鼠
PJL
Translation: Rat
Engraver: P.J. Lynch
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The seventh design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Rat with varying compositions and denominations which all share P.J. Lynch'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.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Year of the Rat" 2 Pound coin is that it features a unique design that combines traditional Chinese symbolism with British minting craftsmanship. The coin's reverse side depicts two rats, one holding a coin and the other holding a scroll, surrounded by intricate Chinese-style floral patterns. This design was created by British artist and designer, Harry Brockway, who drew inspiration from traditional Chinese art and mythology to create a unique and culturally significant design. The coin's obverse side features the standard portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, also designed by Brockway. This coin is a beautiful representation of the blending of cultures and artistic traditions, making it a truly unique and interesting collector's item.
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 (Year of the Rat; 1 oz Fine Silver) 2020 coin.
