2 Pounds - Charles III - Coronation Britannia 1 oz Fine Silver
Obverse: © The Royal Mint
Reverse: © The Royal Mint
Commemorated Event
Coronation of King Charles III
Description
This special Britannia bullion coin features the crowned portrait of King Charles III, it is part of the Coronation set of coins released. This coin still contains the following Britannia security features:
- Latent image which changes from a padlock to Britannia’s trident
- Animation bringing the background of waves to life
- Micro text gives both decoration and protection
- Britannia’s shield bearing the Union Flag accented with tincture lines
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
King Charles III Coronation
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
Crowned portrait of HM King Charles III, with legend and date around.
Obverse Designer
Martin Jennings
Obverse Lettering
CHARLES III · D · G · REX F · D · 2 POUNDS ·
MJ
Obverse Unabridged Lettering
Charles III Dei Gratia Rex Fidei Defensor
Obverse Lettering Translation
Charles the Third by the Grace of God King Defender of the Faith
Reverse (tails)
Reverse Description
Britannia holding a trident in her right hand, with a shield bearing the Union Jack flag and an olive branch in her left hand with security padlock / trident mark and legend around.
Reverse Designer
Philip Nathan
Reverse Lettering
· BRITANNIA · 2023 · 1 oz · 999 · FINE SILVER ·
DECUS ET TUTAMEN
NATHAN
Reverse Lettering Translation
An ornament and a safeguard
Edge
Edge Description
Milled
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2023
Bullion