2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Bank of England; Gold Proof

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Non-circulating coins
Year	1994
Value	2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.68
Currency	Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	15.98 g
Diameter	28.4 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Issued	1994
Number	N# 222848
References	KM# 968b Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Sp# K4 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

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Commemorative issue

300th anniversary of the Bank of England

Obverse

Third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F·D
RDM
· TWO POUNDS ·

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

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

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Original corporate seal of the Bank of England with Crown & Cyphers of William III and Mary II dividing dates.

Script: Latin (cursive)

Lettering:
WM
1694 1994
Bank of England

Engraver: Leslie Durbin

Edge

Milled

Mint

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

Comments

Issued individually, the gold proof had a milled edge unlike the nickel-brass, silver proof and silver piedfort versions which have inscribed edging, a gold proof mule was accidentally created as well.

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Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
1994			1 000									Proof

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Bullion value: USD 2039.79 Search tips

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Actual gold weight: 0.471 oz

Current gold price: 4331.02 USD/oz (see gold price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231933 Lot 63278	15 Aug 2019	UNC (NGC PR68 Ultra Cameo)	USD 1020.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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