2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Visit; Silver Proof Issue

Features

Issuer	Alderney (Guernsey)
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Non-circulating coins
Year	1989
Value	2 Pounds 2 GGP = USD 2.66
Currency	Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition	Silver (.925)
Weight	28.28 g
Diameter	38.6 mm
Thickness	3 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 74018
References	KM# 1a Standard Catalog of World Coins (85 volumes). , Schön# 1a Battenberg (publisher). Weltmünzkatalog. Battenberg, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany (3 volumes).

Commemorative issue

Royal Visit

Obverse

Right facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
RDM
1989

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Lion on shield with floral decoration

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ALDERNEY·ROYAL VISIT
·TWO POUNDS·

Engraver: Michael Rizzello

Edge

Reeded

Mint

See also

• Cat or feline
• Monarch
• Flower
• Coat of Arms

• 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Royal Visit)
• 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Royal Visit; Gold Proof Issue)
• 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Royal Visit; Silver Piedfort)

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Numista Rarity index: 83

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Bullion value: USD 27.66

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