2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Battle of Britain; Silver Proof)
Obverse
Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Lettering: ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·2 POUNDS·2020· J.C
Reverse
Airmen running to their planes with enemy aircraft overhead
Lettering: THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN GB 1940
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Elizabeth II (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
medal
Demonetization
No
Face Value
2 Pounds (Numeric: 2)
Engravers
Obverse
Jody Clark
Reverse
Gary Breeze
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.21 g
Size
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·2 POUNDS·2020· J.C
Reverse Lettering
THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN GB 1940
Comments
Struck by The Royal Mint and only issued as part of a 2-coin set, in collaboration with The Czech Mint, featuring a $2 coin issued on behalf of Niue. The coin is a redesign of the 2015 Royal Mint release commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a £25 gold proof was also struck. Issue Limit: 2,000
© The Royal Mint, 2020