2017 1oz Silver Coin – Big Ben


The 2017 1oz Silver Coin - Big Ben

This is a one ounce silver bullion coin from the Royal Mint's Landmarks of Britain collection. This is a Britannia-style coin, diameter 38.61mm and 999 fine silver. Denominated £2 and is legal tender in the UK.

Intended as a bullion coin, many of these were sold outside the UK but they do find their way back. The coin is also available as a Silver Proof and a Silver Proof Frosted Reverse. SCBC: RMB12

The Reverse was designed by Glyn Davies and Laura Clancy and depicts a view of the Elizabeth Tower, better known Big Ben (which is actually the name of the bell that is housed in the tower), and one of the great icons of London sited next to the Houses of Parliament.

The Obverse shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.

Image credit: The Royal Mint


Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint.
Remember 2017 ?
A UK June General Election results in a hung parliament. Prime Minister Theresa May confirms "Brexit means Brexit" as the UK continue negotiations to leave the European Union (EU). Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States of America and Mike Pence as the 48th Vice President. President Xi Jinping heralds a "new era" for China. New 12-sided pound coin introduced into the UK. BBC announces the first ever female Doctor Who will be played by Jodie Whittaker. Leonardo da Vinci's painting "Salvator Mundi" sells for $450.3 million at auction in New York, a world record price. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce their engagement. Australia take an unassailable 3-0 lead against England in the Ashes. Bitcoin makes the headlines as the cryptocurrency rises over 1000% during the year.
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Queen Elizabeth II was the longest reigning British Monarch ever, reigning for over 70 years. Born on 21 April 1926 to King George VI and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, she became Queen in 1952 and her Coronation was on 2 June 1953. She died on 8 September 2022. Some coins were released dated 2023.

Queen Elizabeth II issued many coins and was monarch during decimalisation. She married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1947 and had four children. Her eldest son succeeded the throne as King Charles III. House of Windsor.
Category: Silver Coins
This section is for the 1oz, 2oz, 5oz and 10oz coins in silver/silver proofs that do not fit into other categories.
Which Mint: The Royal Mint
The Royal Mint is the designated place for the UK to mint coins. It dates back well over 1000 years and is a Government-owned company. 

Formed in the reign of Alfred the Great about the year 886, during the period 1279-1812 it was generally referred to as The Tower Mint as it was housed at the Tower of London. The Master of The Royal Mint has included famous figures such as Sir Isaac Newton.

Since 2010 it has operated as Royal Mint Ltd, a company owned by HM Treasury, under an exclusive contract to supply all coinage for the UK although it also produces medals and coins for other countries. It is currently located at Llantrisant, Wales.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
The United Kingdom (UK) is the Union of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is often refered to as Great Britain (GBR). It has a long, rich history.

The orignal coinage was Pounds, Shillings and Pence but since decimalisation on 15 February 1971, it is £1 = 100p, that is One Pound = 100 pence. The coinage of the UK is also a long history, the Royal Mint being established as long ago as 886AD when coins were hammered. Today there is perhaps 30 billion coins in circulation, and many (numismatic) collectors coins and sets are issued frequently in gold, silver and other metals.
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2017 UK Britannia 2 Pounds  1 Oz Silver Coin Big Ben. (In Capsule) .999 
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Silver Coin: 2017, UK ""Big Ben"" Gold App.+Rhodium-1oz Fine Silver
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2017 RM Silver Proof & Reverse Frosted Proof 1oz Big Ben £2 Two-Coin Set Rare
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2017 1 Oz Silver £2 UK SAN VALENTINE BIG BEN Rose Gilded Coin.
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2017 1 oz .999 Fine Silver Big Ben Clock Tower London Coin 2 Pounds w/ Capsule
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