Silver Coin Landmarks of Britain: Big Ben 1 oz Silver 2017

Silver Coin Landmarks of Britain: Big Ben 1 oz Silver 2017

Landmarks of Britain: Big Ben 1 oz Silver 2017 is the first issue in a series dedicated to the most recognizable landmarks of Great Britain. The coin features the famous Elizabeth Tower, commonly associated with the name Big Ben. In fact, this term refers to the great bell located inside the tower.

An Icon of London on a Silver Coin

The piece was struck from 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver in bullion standard. It has a face value of 2 pounds and a diameter of 38.61 mm. The reverse design was created by Glyn Davies and Laura Clancy, while the obverse portrait was designed by Jody Clark. The coin is offered in a single protective capsule and is an interesting option for collectors of British issues and architectural motifs.

Obverse and Reverse of the Coin

Obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark. Surrounding the effigy are the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II D.G. REG. F.D.” and the face value “2 POUNDS”.

Reverse depicts Elizabeth Tower towering over the buildings of Westminster. The composition is complemented by the inscriptions “BIG BEN 2017” and “1 oz '999' FINE SILVER”, indicating the year of issue, weight, and fineness of the precious metal.