© The Royal Mint, 2015
© The Royal Mint, 2015
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Sheep; 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#225307 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
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. Proof issue limit: 9,888. A Gold-Plated Silver Proof was also issued.
Interesting fact
The 2015 Year of the Sheep Silver Proof coin has a unique feature - it has a frosted relief, which gives the sheep a fluffy appearance, as if they are covered in wool. This adds a tactile element to the coin, making it stand out from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5251 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Proof) 2015 coin.
