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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II The FA Cup, Gold Proof
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Value | 2 Pounds |
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| Reverse description | A highly detailed rendering of the Football Association Challenge Cup trophy occupies the central field, depicted in yellow gold relief against a polished ground, set within a rose-gold outer ring. The trophy's ornate handles, floral frieze bands, domed lid with finial, and lobed base are rendered with exceptional precision. The dates 1871·72 and 2021·22 appear on scrolls flanking the trophy's handles, referencing the inaugural and 150th anniversary seasons. The encircling legend CELEBRATING 150 YEARS OF THE FA CUP arcs around the upper periphery of the outer ring, with the engravers' initials CD and MD inscribed in the lower field beneath the trophy base. |
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| Edge | Milled with incuse lettering |
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The Football Association Challenge Cup — the FA Cup — is the oldest national football competition in the world, having been established in 1871. The 2022 issue marks the tournament's 150th anniversary. Royal Mint bimetallic gold proofs of this type use two distinct gold alloys to replicate the appearance of the circulation bi-colour £2, an unusual production challenge that requires the red gold outer ring and yellow gold centre to be struck as separate components before assembly.