2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; 1 oz Fine Silver obverse
Obverse
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; 1 oz Fine Silver reverse
Reverse
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Very Rare: fewer than 100,000 minted. Rarely sells: 2 verified sales in the last 12 months.

2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait 1 oz Fine Silver (1997)

CountryUK Year1997 Denom2 Pounds Mintage16,005 MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver (.958) Melt £39.90
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year1997
Denomination2 Pounds
Face value£2
Mintage16,005
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
SeriesBritannia Silver
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionSilver (.958) (958/1000 fine)
Weight32.450g · 0.9995 t oz
Diameter40.0mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.

Reverse

Standing figure of Britannia in horse drawn chariot, legend around.

Silver content
Fine troy oz 0.9995
Melt value £39.90
Premium over melt £116.80
Related guides

1 oz Fine Silver £2 market value

£156.70
Median of 2 verified PR-65 sales, the grade that sells most often. 3 sales across 2 grades.
Grade range £91 – £157
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1 oz Fine Silver £2 value by grade

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Grade Latest Median 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
PR-65 £156.70 🔒 eBay £156.70 (2) – £156.70 – £156.70 2 2 25-09-2026
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PR-69 £90.59 🔒 £90.59 (1) – £90.59 – £90.59 0 1 26-10-2025
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About the 1997 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II – 1 oz Fine Silver

The 1997 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II – 1 oz Fine Silver is a collector 2 pounds coin in the Britannia Silver series, struck in 95.8% silver. It weighs 32.45g and measures 40mm across. Reverse design: Standing figure of Britannia in horse drawn chariot, legend around.

16,005 were struck.

Common questions

How much is the 1997 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II – 1 oz Fine Silver worth?

Verified sold prices for the 1997 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II – 1 oz Fine Silver run from £90.59 to £157 across 2 grades, taking the median for each grade. Condition makes the difference, so check the grade table above before pricing one. Its silver content is worth about £39.90 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How is the 1997 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II – 1 oz Fine Silver different from the circulating coin?

This is a collector version of the 1997 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II – Technology, not the coin found in change. At 32.45g of 95.8% silver it is heavier than the 12g nickel circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.

How do I identify the 1997 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II – 1 oz Fine Silver?

Check the weight 32.45g and diameter 40mm and the metal (95.8% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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