2023 Two Pounds – The Lion and The Eagle – 1oz Silver Proof – Charles III

2023 Two Pounds Lion and Eagle Reverse

The 2023 Two Pounds - The Lion and The Eagle - 1oz Silver Proof - Charles III

This is part of a group of commemorative coins to celebrate the relationship between the UK and USA. The image shows the British Lion and the American Eagle.

The coins are minted in various weights of silver and gold.

The Reverse, by John Mercanti, the twelfth Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, shows the American Eagle with the British Lion behind. Legend is "THE LION AND THE EAGLE", with the date "2023" below. The designer's initials "JM" are on the right.

The Obverse shows a bare head portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings. Legend is "CHARLES III D G REX F D 2 POUNDS 2023."

Coin shown is the 1oz Silver Proof, denominated as £2.

Image Credit: The Royal Mint.


Mintage: 4,500 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint.
Remember 2023 ?
The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues. Israel-Hamas War breaks out. Inflation is a problem in most countries caused by the pandemic and Ukraine war. Energy prices soar. The World experiences record temperatures.
In UK
: The Monarch is King Charles III, who has his Coronation on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey. Prime Minster is Rishi Sunak (Conservative).
In USA: President is Joe Biden (D-Delaware) and vice-president is Kamala Harris.
Charles III (2022-Present)
Charles became King on the 8 September 2022 following the death of his Mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Born 14 November 1948. Charles was the oldest person to become Monarch, aged 73 years old when he became King. His Coronation was on 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey, and his wife became Queen Camilla.

Charles has been married twice. His first marriage was to Diana, Princess of Wales. They married in 1981 and divorced in 1996. They had two children: William, Prince of Wales and hier to the throne, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. Charles' second marriage was to Queen Camilla in 2005.

Charles has a sister, Princess Anne, the Princess Royal; and two brothers: Prince Andrew, Duke of York; and Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh.

On coins, King Charles decided to use the English spelling of his name where his predecessors of the same name used the Latin Carolus.
Category: Two Pound Coins
The current Two Pound (£2) coin that is found in circulation is a bimetallic coin introduced on 15th June 1998 (although the first are dated 1997). There are almost 500 million £2 coins of various designs in current circulation.

There has been other two pound coins. From 1823 until 1996 they made occasional appearances and the double-sovereign has a two pound value. Commemorative two pound coins were issued from 1986 to 1996. This article is primarily concerned with the circulating coins of 1997 onwards.

specifications:

  • Weight: 12 g
  • Diameter: 28.4 mm
  • Thickness: 2.5 mm
  • Edge: Milled, with incuse lettering
  • Design style: Circular, bi-metallic
  • Composition Outer ring: Nickel-brass (76% Cu, 20% Zn and 4% Ni)
  • Composition Centre: Cupro-nickel (75% Cu , 25% Ni)
The two pound coin has also been minted in gold.
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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2023 Great Britain 1oz Silver Proof LION and EAGLE BoxCOA First Release NGC PF70
2023 Great Britain 1oz Silver Proof LION and EAGLE BoxCOA First Release NGC PF70
£ 274.45
2023 UK £2 1oz SILVER LION AND EAGLE JOHN MERCANTI DESIGNED
2023 UK £2 1oz SILVER LION AND EAGLE JOHN MERCANTI DESIGNED
£ 156.48
2023 UK £2 1oz SILVER LION AND EAGLE NGC PF70 MERCANTI DESIGNED
2023 UK £2 1oz SILVER LION AND EAGLE NGC PF70 MERCANTI DESIGNED
£ 148.46
2023 UK £2 1oz SILVER LION AND EAGLE NGC PF70 FDOI MERCANTI DESIGNED & SIGNED
2023 UK £2 1oz SILVER LION AND EAGLE NGC PF70 FDOI MERCANTI DESIGNED & SIGNED
£ 357.10
2023 UK £5 2oz LION AND EAGLE PF70 FDOI MERCANTI DESIGNED & SIGNED
2023 UK £5 2oz LION AND EAGLE PF70 FDOI MERCANTI DESIGNED & SIGNED
£ 557.72
2023 UK £2 1oz LION AND EAGLE PF70 FDOI MERCANTI DESIGNED & SIGNED
2023 UK £2 1oz LION AND EAGLE PF70 FDOI MERCANTI DESIGNED & SIGNED
£ 357.10
2023 UK 1 Oz Silver Proof The Lion and The Eagle £ 2 Royal Mint GB
2023 UK 1 Oz Silver Proof The Lion and The Eagle £ 2 Royal Mint GB
£ 151.67
2023 Great Britain Lion and Eagle 2 oz Silver Proof Mercanti NOT 1 oz L.E. 2000
2023 Great Britain Lion and Eagle 2 oz Silver Proof Mercanti NOT 1 oz L.E. 2000
£ 274.45

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