2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Queen's 95th Birthday) 2021 front 2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Queen's 95th Birthday) 2021 back
2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Queen's 95th Birthday) 2021 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2021

2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Queen's 95th Birthday

2021 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
2021
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
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#326806
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: 95 2021 B.P.

Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued to commemorate HM The Queens's 95th birthday with a special crown privy mark which does not feature on the bullion issue.

© Changechecker

This double sovereign was issued in a 5-coin set (issue limit 500), and in a 4-coin set (issue limit 450). Sales figures for this issue are as yet not published.

© The Royal Mint, 2021

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 95th birthday, which is a significant milestone in the history of the British monarchy. The coin's design features a special fifth portrait of the Queen, which was created specifically for this occasion. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and fans of the British royal family.