11/16/2023 0 Comments Mint cond![]() The 40.00 millimetre surface, together with the fine proof finish, mean that you can enjoy both designs as the artists intended. 999 fine silver for an actual silver weight of 62.36 grams or two troy ounces. These 2oz coins are struck in exactly 62.42 grams of. The reverse legend flags the face value: £5 / Five Pounds. Lynch’s special design is paired with Jody Clark’s definitive portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II: the fifth and final effigy of Her Majesty to appear on UK coins. The design is presented on a radial background with the word ‘BRITANNIA’ around and the date - 2021 - below. ![]() A powerful heraldic symbol, associated with England since the middle ages, the lion also has a long history on British money. She rests her arm on a maned lion, perched at her feet. She’s shown seated here, wearing a corinthian helmet, a Union Jack shield at her side along with a trident, symbolising her dominion over the seas. Britannia - the personification of the British Isles - has been a feature of our coinage since Roman times, a figure closely associated with British national identity. It features a new interpretation of the warrior goddess Britannia by P J Lynch. This Five Pound coin is from a limited edition presentation of just 250. Silver proof two ounce 2021 Britannia and lion coin in original presentation box from The Royal Mint.
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