1995 Elizabeth II Two Pounds Piedfort Silver Proof Coin – United Nations Anniversary In Near Mint To Mint Condition.
This double thickness proof coin was struck in 0.925 silver and weighs approx. 31.96 grams.
This coin is in near mint to mint condition, this coin has been photographed inside the capsule and has not been handled, on occasions these early Royal Mint issues have the tendency to show signs of light toning.
This coin comes in the original black box, in capsule with certificate as issued by the Royal Mint.
The 1995 United Nations silver proof coin is a £2 coin that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the United Nations’ formation in 1945. The Royal Mint designed the coin, which features the UN emblem and the number 50 surrounded by flags, on the reverse. The obverse side of the coin shows Raphael Maklouf’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Piedfort coins are thick and heavy, twice the weight and thickness of other coins of the same diameter and pattern. The name “piedfort” means “heavy measure”. Piedfort coins are usually not circulated and are instead minted for presentation purposes or for collectors and dignitaries. They can be made from gold or silver and can be valuable to collectors due to their high-quality striking standards.
This proof coin had an issue limit of 10,000.
You are buying one 1995 two pounds piedfort silver proof coin.
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