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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Visit, Gold Proof Issue
| Issuer | Alderney |
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| Year | 1989 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing draped and crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing a pearl necklace and drop earring, after the portrait by Raphael David Maklouf. The Queen is shown with an ornate crown set with crosses and fleurs-de-lis. The peripheral legend QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND arcs around the upper field, with the date 1989 positioned in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse lettering | QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND 1989 |
| Reverse description | Central heraldic shield bearing a rampant lion passant guardant, surrounded by an elaborate floral spray of eight stylised flower clusters arranged symmetrically and connected by branching stems, evoking the flora of Alderney. The design by Michael Rizzello commemorates the Royal Visit to the island. The peripheral legend ALDERNEY · ROYAL VISIT · arcs around the upper field, with · TWO POUNDS · inscribed along the lower arc. |
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