United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Reino Unido Duas Libras, Catedral de São Paulo — Elizabeth II (2005)
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About this coin
Two-pound commemorative for sixty years since the end of the Second World War, featuring St Paul’s Cathedral under searchlights.
Obverse
Elizabeth II faces right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRA·REG·FID·DEF ·
IRB
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
Searchlights illuminate St Paul’s Cathedral, with the denomination above and the anniversary dates 1945–2005 below.
Script: Latin
Lettering
TWO POUNDS
1945-2005
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
No base-metal proof was issued. Incorrect Gunpowder Plot edge lettering has been reported; the quantity affected is not established.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Llantrisant | None | Ordinary strike | 10191000 | ||
| 2005 | Llantrisant | None | Brilliant uncirculated | 53686 |
2005Ordinary strike
Mintage 10191000
2005Brilliant uncirculated
Mintage 53686