Alderney 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Visit Gold Proof Issue (1989)
Circulating version: 1989 Alderney 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Visit
| Country | Alderney (Guernsey) |
| Year | 1989 |
| Denomination | 2 Pounds |
| Face value | £2 |
| Mintage | 100 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.917) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 47.540g · 1.4016 t oz |
| Diameter | 38.6mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Raphael David Maklouf |
| Rev. artist | Michael Rizzello |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Right facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around, date below
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND 1989
Lion on shield with floral decoration
ALDERNEY·ROYAL VISIT ·TWO POUNDS·
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The 1989 Alderney 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Visit – Gold Proof Issue is a collector 2 pounds coin, struck in 91.7% gold. It weighs 47.54g and measures 38.6mm across. Reverse design: Lion on shield with floral decoration.
100 were struck.
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How much is the 1989 Alderney 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Visit – Gold Proof Issue worth?
No verified sale of the 1989 Alderney 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Visit – Gold Proof Issue has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £4,381 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1989 Alderney 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Visit – Gold Proof Issue different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1989 Alderney 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Visit, not the coin found in change. At 47.54g of 91.7% gold it is heavier than the 28.28g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1989 Alderney 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Visit – Gold Proof Issue?
Check the weight 47.54g and diameter 38.6mm and the metal (91.7% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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