Claim of Right £2 1989 Silver Proof
Claim of Right £2 1989 Silver Proof is a United Kingdom £2 coin struck in 1989 at the Royal Mint. 24,852 were minted. Its estimated value is £67.61, from the Numista catalogue (February 2026). It is rated 6/10 for rarity (rare). It is struck in silver (.925), weighs 15.98 g and measures 28.4 mm across.
Physical Properties
Features & Details
Is the Claim of Right 1989 £2 rare?
Its proof mintage of 24,852 is the 9th lowest of 32 proof £2 coins in the catalogue, and 3 Florin House collectors own one.
Versions of the 1989 Claim of Right £2
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claim of Right £2 1989 | Circulation | — | 345,891 | £15.62Numista catalogue |
| Claim of Right £2 1989 BU | BU | — | 74,682 | £19.98Numista catalogue |
| Claim of Right £2 1989 Proof | Proof | — | 85,704 | £12.96Numista catalogue |
| Claim of Right £2 1989 Silver Proof (this page) | Silver Proof | — | 24,852 | £67.61Numista catalogue |
Other 1989 £2 coins
- Bill of Rights £2 1989 Silver ProofMintage 25,000
- Bill of Rights £2 1989 ProofMintage 85,704
- Bill of Rights £2 1989 BUMintage 369,087
- Bill of Rights £2 1989Mintage 4,432,000
About the Claim of Right £2 1989 Silver Proof
The Elizabeth II Claim of Right £2 silver proof coin, issued in 1989 by the Royal Mint, commemorates the Claim of Right Act of 1689, which established parliamentary sovereignty in Scotland. The coin features an intricate design by artist Ian Rank-Broadley, showcasing an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, while the reverse depicts a symbolic representation of the Claim of Right, emphasising its historical context and the evolution of governance in the United Kingdom. Collectors appreciate this coin not only for its silver composition of .925 but also for its connection to significant legal and political milestones, making it a key piece for those interested in numismatic history and British heritage.
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