2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th Portrait) - King Arthur 1 oz Fine Silver

2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th Portrait) - King Arthur 1 oz Fine Silver

Image of the coins obverse
Image of the coins reverse

Obverse: © The Royal Mint

Reverse: © The Royal Mint

Description


This bullion coin features King Arthur and is part of the Myths and Legend series, while being dated 2023, the 5th portrait of Queen Elizabeth was still used as the tools had already been created. This was in support of the King's ambition for a sustainable transition.

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

2023

Alignment

Medal ↑↑

Shape

Round

Diameter (⌀)

38.61 mm

Weight

31.1 g

Face Value

2 Pounds (2 GBP)

Demonetized

No

Composition

Silver (.9999)

Series

Myths & Legends

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 ·
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

King Arthur holding a sword with a castle in the background with legend around the edge.

Reverse Designer

David Lawrence

Reverse Lettering

KING ARTHUR · 1 OZ · FINE SILVER · 999 · 2023
DL

Edge


Edge Description

Milled

Mints


Royal Mint, Llantrisant

1968 - to date

Mintage


2023

Bullion