2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait, Royal Navy

€1.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year2015
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: Jody Clark
Reverse: David Rowlands
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#K35A, KM#1345
Obverse descriptionFifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH·II·D·G·REG·F·D·2 POUNDS· J.C
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionDreadnought battleship at sea with a seaplane to the left and birds to the right, legend above, date below.  Note: error exists (see below)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTHE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914-1918 DR 2015
EdgeMilled with incuse lettering
Mint
Mintage2015  - - 650 000
Catalog ID7387812660
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