2 Pounds - Charles III - The Lion and The Eagle (Silver Proof)
Obverse: © Royal Mint
Reverse: © Royal Mint
Commemorated Event
Bond Between UK and USA
Description
This coin was released to mark the many years of friendship between the UK and USA.
It was available in silver and gold editions.
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
31.21 g
Face Value
2 Pounds (2 GBP)
Demonetized
No
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
Uncrowned portrait of HM King Charles III, with legend around.
Obverse Designer
Martin Jennings
Obverse Lettering
CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 2 POUNDS · 2023 ·
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
Image of an eagle and a lion with legend above and date below
Reverse Designer
John Mercanti
Reverse Lettering
THE LION AND THE EAGLE
JM
2023
Edge
Edge Description
Milled
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2023
Proof