2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Air Force

€49,748.00
IssuerSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Year2008
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2 Pounds
CurrencyPound sterling (2000-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight28.28 g
Dimensions38.61 mm
Thickness3.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Ian Rank-Broadley
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#49
Obverse descriptionFor 90 years since its founding in 1918, the Royal Air Force has defended and protected the UK and its overseas interests. And now, on the occasion of the RAF  The obverse of the coin features a fine effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSOUTH GEORGIA & SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS 2008 IRB
Reverse descriptionThe coin depicts an RAF Hercules flying over South Georgia dropping supplies and equipment.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering90th Anniversary of the RAF £2 PM
EdgeReeded
Mint(PM)
Pobjoy Mint, Surrey, United
Kingdom (1965-2023)
Mintage2008 PM - -
Catalog ID1459273770
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