United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Twopence, Welsh Plumes — Elizabeth II, Gold Proof (2002–2008)
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About this coin
The Prince of Wales feathers twopence struck in gold for special collections.
Obverse
Elizabeth II faces right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH II D G REG F D 2002
IRB
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
IRB: portrait designer’s initials. No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
Recorded in 2002 and 2008. Issue limits: 2,002 and 2,008 respectively. Reported 2008 production: 780.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 2002 | ||
| 2008 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 780 |
2002Proof
Mintage 2002
2008Proof
Mintage 780