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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Sheep; Gold-Plated Silver Proof
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#225312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two Swaledale Sheep, symbolising family and friendship, with Chinese symbol in between, legend above.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE SHEEP · 2015
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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. This coin was also issued as a regular silver proof and as silver bullion.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2015 United Kingdom Year of the Sheep gold-plated silver proof coin is that it features a unique design that showcases a sheep standing on a hillside, surrounded by a stylized depiction of a traditional Chinese landscape, complete with bamboo trees and a crescent moon. The design is meant to symbolize the harmony between nature and tradition, and it's a beautiful representation of the Year of the Sheep.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1358 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Gold-Plated Silver Proof) 2015 coin.
