2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; George III Bicentenary) 2020 front 2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; George III Bicentenary) 2020 back
2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; George III Bicentenary) 2020 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2020

2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; George III Bicentenary

2020 year
Gold (.9167) 15.98 g 28.4 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2020
Value
2 Sovereigns 2 GBP = USD 2.62
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
15.98 g
Diameter
28.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#183278
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

St. George slaying the dragon right with GR privy mark, date and designer's initials in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GR 2020 B.P.

Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Proof strike of this coin features a special George III royal cypher privy mark, which is not present on the bullion issue.

This double sovereign was issued in a 5-coin set (issue limit 500) and in a 4-coin set (issue limit 600). Sales figures for this issue are as yet not published.

© The Royal Mint, 2020

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the accession of King George III, who ruled the United Kingdom from 1760 to 1820. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, along with an image of King George III on the reverse side. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.