United Kingdom Two Pounds, Kitchener Mule — Elizabeth II (2014)

About this coin

Obverse

Fourth portrait of Elizabeth II facing right; this unintended obverse omits the TWO POUNDS denomination found on the normal Kitchener issue.

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

Kitchener points towards the viewer below the war dates and recruitment slogan, with 2014 beneath.

Script: Latin

Lettering

THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914-1918
"YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS
YOU"
2014
JB

Mints and mintmarks

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

No mintmark.

Identification and varieties

A confirmed mismatched-die issue. The correct commemorative edge inscription is retained. The number discovered does not establish the mintage.

Measurements

Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.