United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Twopence — Elizabeth II, Silver Anniversary Proof (1996)
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About this coin
The feathers twopence was struck in sterling silver for the decimal anniversary collection.
Obverse
Elizabeth II faces right in the George IV State Diadem.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH II D G REG F D
1996
RDM
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
Three ostrich feathers rise through a coronet above 2; the motto lies across the badge.
Script: Latin
Lettering
TWO PENCE
ICH DIEN
2
Translation
I serve.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
RDM: portrait designer’s initials.
Identification and varieties
Collector proof; separate from the ordinary base-metal twopence.
Measurements
Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 15000 |
1996Proof
Mintage 15000