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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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait Captain Cook - I

CountryUK Year2018 Denom2 Pounds Mintage50,185 MintRoyal Mint MetalBimetallic: copper-nickel center in nickel brass ring Melt ~£0.13
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Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year2018
Denomination2 Pounds
Face value£2
Mintage50,185
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
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. Script: Latin

Reverse

The stern section of HM Bark Endeavour over a map of Plymouth Sound, Captain Cook's signature, legend and dates around. Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)

Copper content
Gross troy oz 0.3858
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.13
Premium over melt £23.87
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Market Value
£26.50
▼ 3.9% 30d
Volume-weighted average across 40 verified sales in 5 grades.
Grade range £22 – £31
Lowest grade Highest grade
Last sale 8 days ago View price history →

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Grade Latest Avg (90d) 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
FDC £24.00 🔒 listed £22.75 – £21.50 – £24.00 2 2 12-05-2026
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UNC £21.00 🔒 listed £27.58 ▼19.4% £14.99 – £39.18 13 13 15-07-2026
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BU £29.30 🔒 listed £37.27 ▼53.6% £16.71 – £63.10 15 15 06-07-2026
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VF £54.99 🔒 listed £34.69 – £21.07 – £84.99 6 6 09-07-2026
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AG £26.65 🔒 listed £24.93 ▲10.7% £18.00 – £26.65 4 4 05-07-2026
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