25. anniversary £2 Gold Plated Silver 2022 Proof
25. anniversary £2 Gold-plated Silver 2022 Proof is an interesting product commemorating 25. anniversary of the minting of the £2 coin. It is a popular numismatic coin in the UK, which was first minted in 1997 and features more than 50 unique designs referencing m. in. to significant scientific, technological, sporting events and literary achievements.
The specimen is minted from Ag silver.925, weighing 12 grams, 28.40 mm in diameter, with a standard proof. The mintage of the cylinder is 2,535 pieces. The coin has a special technology, where the number "25" appears when the coin is moved and is gold-plated with yellow gold. In addition, this remarkable piece was produced by The Royal Mint. The coin is guaranteed by the UK government as to its legality, purity of the bullion and origin of the metal, and is full legal tender in the issuer's country.
Obverse shows the likeness of Queen Elizabeth II and the denomination and year, designed by Jody Clark.
Reverse depicts the iconic 2-pound coin of the so-called "Technology" and the inscriptions "TWO POUNDS", "25" and "1997". Bruce Rushin is responsible for the reverse design.