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    Royal Shield 2p 2017 Gold Proof

    Elizabeth II 5th Portrait; Royal Shield, Gold Proof
    2017United KingdomProof

    24 were minted, the lowest of any proof 2p.

    Denomination
    2p
    Melt Value
    £1,252.33
    Gold priceNo catalogue price recordedHow we value coins
    Condition
    Proof
    Mintage
    24

    Physical Properties

    Composition:Gold (.9167)
    Weight:13.96g
    Shape:Round
    Diameter:25.91mm
    Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
    Mint:Royal Mint
    Fine gold:12.80 g (916.7‰)
    Melt value:£1,252 at £97.86/g, 8 Nov 2026

    Features & Details

    RoundGold (.9167)
    Value source:Melt value only (no catalogue price recorded)

    Is the Royal Shield 2017 2p rare?

    1st/ 53

    ← RarerMore common →

    Its proof mintage of 24 is the lowest of 53 proof 2p coins in the catalogue.

    Versions of the 2017 Royal Shield 2p

    • Royal Shield 2p 2017Photo: Numista
      Circulation

      £0.11

      Mintage 16,600,000

      Royal Shield 2p 2017

    • Royal Shield 2p 2017 BUPhoto: Numista
      BU

      £1.08

      Mintage 42,025

      Royal Shield 2p 2017 BU

    • Royal Shield 2p 2017 ProofPhoto: Numista
      Proof

      £1.08

      Mintage 11,456

      Royal Shield 2p 2017 Proof

    • Royal Shield 2p 2017 Gold ProofPhoto: Numista
      Gold Proof

      £1,252

      Mintage 24

      Royal Shield 2p 2017 Gold Proof (this page)

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