2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Captain Cook - I, Gold Proof

Issuer United Kingdom
Year 2018
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 2 Pounds
Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition Gold (.9167) (red gold outer ring)
Weight 15.97 g
Diameter 28.4 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Obverse: Jody Clark
Reverse: Gary Breeze
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#K48, KM#1565b
Obverse description Fifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ELIZABETH 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 description The stern section of HM Bark Endeavour over a map of Plymouth Sound, Captain Cook`s signature, legend and dates around.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering 1768 - 2018 PLYMOUTH SOUND 250 CAPTAIN JAMES COOK GB
Edge Milled with incuse lettering
Mint
Mintage 2018 - Proof - 339
Numisquare ID 2454976770
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