2018 F-35 Lightning II Two Pound Gold Proof RAF Centenary Coin

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UK18LTGP 2018 F-35 Lightning II Two Pound Gold Proof RAF Centenary Coin Obverse

UK18LTGP 2018 F-35 Lightning II Two Pound Gold Proof RAF Centenary Coin Reverse

Buy a 2018 F-35 Lightning II £2 Gold Proof

Official F-35 Lightning II £2 coin, struck in solid 22-carat gold. As the Royal Air Force marked its centenary year in 2018, The Royal Mint looked back on 100 years of history and bravery for a unique series of UK coins featuring RAF aircraft. This Two Pound coin was the final issue in the collection and features the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II; the next generation of RAF combat aircraft. Developed by the United States, this supersonic stealth strike fighter is used by several NATO allies, including the UK's RAF and Royal Navy. This highly collectable coin shows the F-35 Lightning in flight and is one of just 1,000 of its kind issued by The Royal Mint in 2018. You'll receive your RAF100 coin with its original packaging and numbered certificate of authenticity.

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Royal Portrait Of Queen Elizabeth II

Jody Clark's definitive coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II appears on the obverse of this Two Pound coin, together with an inscription which reads 'ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 2 POUNDS ·'.

F-35 Lightning II Official Collectors Coin

The reverse of this UK coin was designed by brothers Richard and Neil Talbot and shows a Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II in flight with the words 'RAF 1918-2018' above and 'LIGHTNING II' below. Speaking about their design, the brothers said:

'The designs and engineering of all of these aircraft are so impressive, it was important to us to be true to the nature of these aircraft - they are extraordinary designs in their own right.'

Premium 22-Carat Gold UK Coin

This premium £2 coin is the same size as its circulating counterparts but is struck in 15.97 grams of solid 22-carat gold to an attractive proof finish. A bimetallic appearance is achieved with a combination of yellow and red gold.

RAF Centenary Collectable Two Pound

The pre-owned collectable is part of the RAF Centenary collection from The Royal Mint, celebrating 100 years since the Royal Air Force was founded. One of just 1,000 coins issued in this limited edition design, it comes with the original presentation case and a numbered certificate of authenticity.