2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Captain Cook - I obverse
Obverse
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Captain Cook - I reverse
Reverse
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Very Rare: fewer than 100,000 minted. Sells often: 57 verified sales in the last 12 months.

2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait Captain Cook - I (2018)

CountryUK Year2018 Denom2 Pounds Mintage50,185 MintRoyal Mint MetalBimetallic: copper-nickel center in nickel brass ring
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year2018
Denomination2 Pounds
Face value£2
Mintage50,185
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionBimetallic: copper-nickel center in nickel brass ring
Weight12.000g
Diameter28.4mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

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

Reverse

The stern section of HM Bark Endeavour over a map of Plymouth Sound, Captain Cook's signature, legend and dates around.

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Captain Cook - I £2 market value

£26.85
Median of 26 verified BU sales, the grade that sells most often. 57 sales across 4 grades.
Grade range £21 – £27
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Last sale 13 days ago View price history →

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Captain Cook - I £2 price history

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Captain Cook - I £2 value by grade

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Grade Latest Median 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
FDC £24.00 🔒 eBay £22.75 (2) – £21.50 – £24.00 2 2 12-05-2026
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UNC £21.70 🔒 eBay £21.35 – £14.99 – £39.18 10 10 07-09-2026
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BU £24.63 🔒 eBay £26.85 – £16.54 – £63.10 26 26 31-08-2026
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VF £31.90 🔒 eBay £26.95 – £18.00 – £1,300.00 19 20 14-10-2026
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About the 2018 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II – Captain Cook - I

The 2018 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II – Captain Cook - I is a collector 2 pounds coin, struck in bimetallic: copper-nickel center in nickel brass ring. It weighs 12g and measures 28.4mm across. Reverse design: The stern section of HM Bark Endeavour over a map of Plymouth Sound, Captain Cook's signature, legend and dates around.

50,185 were struck.

Common questions

How much is the 2018 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II – Captain Cook - I worth?

Verified sold prices for the 2018 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II – Captain Cook - I run from £21.35 to £26.95 across 4 grades, taking the median for each grade. Condition makes the difference, so check the grade table above before pricing one.

How do I identify the 2018 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II – Captain Cook - I?

Check the weight 12g and diameter 28.4mm and the metal (bimetallic: copper-nickel center in nickel brass ring) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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