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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Technology; Gold Proof

Features

Issuer United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Non-circulating coins
Years 2002-2015
Value 2 Pounds
2 GBP = USD 2.69
Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition Gold (.9167)
Weight 15.98 g
Diameter 28.4 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
201533
References KM# 994c
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Sp# K9
Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

Obverse

Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRA·REG·FID·DEF·
IRB

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

Symbolic depiction in concentric circles of technological development from the Iron Age to the internet.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TWO POUNDS
BR
2002

Engraver: Bruce Rushin

Edge

Milled with incuse lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS

Mint

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

Comments

First struck in 2002 to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee.

© The Royal Mint, 2002

2002 Issue Limit: 2,002
2012 Issue Limit: 150
2015 Issue Limit: 500

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2002  2 002 Proof
2012  150 Proof
2013  59 Proof
2015  308 Proof

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Bullion value: USD 2100.32 Search tips
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Actual gold weight: 0.471 oz
Current gold price: 4459.53 USD/oz (see gold price )

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