Exceptional: fewer than 1,000 minted.
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II RAF Lightning II Gold Proof (2018)
Circulating version: 2018 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II – RAF Lightning II
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2018 |
| Denomination | 2 Pounds |
| Face value | £2 |
| Mintage | 120 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 15.970g · 0.4707 t oz |
| Diameter | 28.4mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Milled with incuse lettering |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Jody Clark |
| Rev. artist | Neil Talbot, Richard Talbot |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | Plane or aircraft |
Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·2 POUNDS· J.C
Image of a F-35 Lightning II in flight, legend and dates around.
RAF 1918 - 2018 NT+RT LIGHTNING II
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- £860
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- £900
About the 2018 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II RAF Lightning II – Gold Proof
The 2018 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II RAF Lightning II – Gold Proof is a collector 2 pounds coin, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 15.97g and measures 28.4mm across. Reverse design: Image of a F-35 Lightning II in flight, legend and dates around.
120 were struck.
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How much is the 2018 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II RAF Lightning II – Gold Proof worth?
No verified sale of the 2018 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II RAF Lightning II – Gold Proof has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £1,410 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 2018 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II RAF Lightning II – Gold Proof different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 2018 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II – RAF Lightning II, not the coin found in change. At 15.97g of 91.67% gold it is heavier than the 12g nickel circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 2018 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II RAF Lightning II – Gold Proof?
Check the weight 15.97g and diameter 28.4mm and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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