2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th Portrait) - Dame Vera Lynn
Obverse: © The Royal Mint
Reverse: © The Royal Mint
Commemorated Event
Life of Dame Vera Lynn
Description
This coin was struck to celebrate the life and legacy of Dame Vera Lynn. The coin was issued as part of the annual sets for 2022 as well as being available individually.
Key Details
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GBR)
Issuer
The Royal Mint
Currency
Pound Sterling (decimalized)
GBP - £
1971 - to date
Type
Non Circulating
Year
2022
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Round
Diameter (⌀)
28.4 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Weight
12 g
Face Value
2 Pounds (2 GBP)
Demonetized
No
Composition
Bimetallic - Center: Cupronickel, Ring: Nickel Brass
Outer: Nickel-Brass (76% copper, 4% nickel, 20% zinc)
Inner: Cupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
Fifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, with legend around.
Obverse Designer
Jody Clark
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 2 POUNDS · 2022
J.C
Obverse Unabridged Lettering
Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Obverse Lettering Translation
Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Reverse (tails)
Reverse Description
A portrait of Dame Vera Lynn with text and dates to the left.
Reverse Designer
The Royal Mint Team
Reverse Lettering
DAME VERA LYNN
1917 - 2020
Edge
Edge Description
Milled with incuse lettering.
Edge Lettering
WE’LL MEET AGAIN
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2022
Brilliant Uncirculated
2022
Proof