Pre-Owned 2013 UK 350th Anniversary of the Guinea £2 Proof Design Gold Coin
This Pre-Owned 2013 UK 350th Anniversary of the Guinea £2 Proof Design Gold Coin was issued to celebrate the 350th Anniversary of the first Guinea and was limited to a mintage of only 1,110. The reverse of the coin features a Spade Guinea design, inspired by the original Spade Guinea coin from the reign of George III. The obverse of the coin bears Ian Rank-Broadley's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. - Weighs 15.98g and is struck in 916.7 (22ct) gold. - Manufactured by The Royal Mint. - Struck to a proof finish. - VAT free and Capital Gains Tax exempt. - Diameter: 28.40mm. - Supplied loose without box or certificate. - Limited mintage of 1,110. The reverse design of the gold Guinea during the reign of George III features a shield resembling a spade, which is how the coin was given the name the 'Spade Guinea'.