© The Royal Mint, 2015
© The Royal Mint, 2015
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Sheep; 1 oz Fine Silver
2015 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 | 2015 |
| 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#65493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
Two Swaledale Sheep, symbolising family and friendship, with Chinese symbol in between, legend above.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE SHEEP · 2015
1 oz FINE SILVER 999
Engraver: Wuon-Gean Ho
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The second design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Sheep with varying compositions and denominations which all share Wuon-Gean Ho's design.The proof and bullion issues both have plain fields but the bullion strike has an additional legend with the weight and fineness on the reverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2015 United Kingdom Year of the Sheep silver coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Queen's love for sheep. The reverse side of the coin depicts a floral arrangement of sheep's wool, along with the Chinese character for "sheep" and the inscription "Year of the Sheep." This design was created by the Royal Mint's in-house designer, Emma Noble, and it is a nod to the Queen's passion for sheep farming and her involvement in the development of the rare breed, the Balmoral sheep.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 188000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Sheep; 1 oz Fine Silver) 2015 coin.
