United Kingdom (Great Britain) Elizabeth II , Charles III 2 Pounds

History

2 Pounds 2015-2022, KM# 1348b, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, Charles III

Obverse. Photo © Royal Mint

Description

Introduced in 2015 to mark the change from the Ian Rank-Broadley fourth portrait to the Jody Clark fifth portrait of The Queen, the design reintroduced Britannia which had not featured on circulating coins since the 2008 50 pence. The new depiction of Britannia replaced Bruce Rushin’s ‘History of Technological Achievement’ design that has been a constant feature on the £2 coin since its first issue in 1997.

In 2022, a special memorial coin set was released to mark the end of Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign and the start of a new era in the British monarchy. Each of the definitive coins bears a unique privy mark (26/22) on the obverse, which shows the Queen's birth year and the year of her passing.

Center: 22 carat yellow gold
Ring: 22 carat red gold

Obverse	Crown, jewelry Diamond Diadem Person (king, queen, tsar etc.) Elizabeth II The fifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem and drop earrings. The George IV State Diadem, officially the Diamond Diadem, is a type of crown that was made in 1820 for King George IV. The diadem is worn by queens and queens consort in procession to coronations and State Openings of Parliament. The piece of jewellery has been featured in paintings and on stamps and currency. It can be seen in the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace. ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FIDEI DEFENSATRIX means Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen and Defender of the Faith. Engraver: Jody Clark ELIZABETH II•DEI•GRA•REG•FID•DEF•2022• 26/22 J.C
Reverse	Military Shield, Trident Symbol, amulet, talisman Britannia Britannia with shield and trident facing left. The new design features Britannia with a cropped portrait displaying only the head and shoulders of Britannia – a departure from the traditional seated pose and the familiar defiant stance on bullion coins. However, her heritage remains: both the trident and shield clearly feature in the design, and Britannia is seen wearing a Corinthian helmet. Engraver: Antony Dufort TWO POUNDS A.D
Edge	Reeded and lettered Translation: I will claim the four seas QUATUOR MARIA VINDICO

2 Pounds

5th portrait, Gold Proof Coin

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2015-2022 United Kingdom (Great Britain)

Elizabeth II
Charles III

KM# 1348b Sp# K37

Characteristics

Type	Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material	Bi-Metallic
Ring	Gold
Center	Gold
Weight	15.98 g
Diameter	28.4 mm
Thickness	-
Shape	round
Alignment	Medal
Mint	Royal Mint