2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait, World War I

€53,078.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year2014
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Pounds
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionBimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring
Weight12 g
Dimensions28.4 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse: John Bergdahl
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1279, Sp#K34
Obverse descriptionFourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH·II·D·G·REG·FID·DEF IRB ·TWO POUNDS·
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionImage of Lord Kitchener facing forward and pointing, legend around, date below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTHE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914-1918 `YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU` 2014 JB
EdgeMilled with incuse lettering
Mint
Mintage2014  - - 5 720 000
2014  - BU - 59 688
2014  - Proof - 14 124
Catalog ID1212684550
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