For Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887, a gold two pound coin was issued in sufficient quantities for circulation, as well as proofs included with 11 coin sets.
Two Pounds History
For a brief history of British gold double sovereigns, and other two pound gold coins, please refer to our Two Pounds Information page.
Only in 1823, 1887, 1893, and 1902 were ordinary circulation types issued in addition to proof versions.
Specifications
| Diameter, Millimetres | 28.40 |
| Weight, Grams | 15.98 |
|---|---|
| Alloy (Carats) | 22 |
| Fineness (Millesimal) | 916.6 |
| Actual Gold Content (Grams) | 14.63 |
| Actual Gold Content (Troy Ounces) | 0.4707 |
Notes on Table
Weight = gross weight in grams.
*AGW = Actual intrinsic gold weight in troy ounces.
Price & Availability
Please contact us prior to ordering for current prices and availability.
| Date | Version | Mintage | Available | Grade | Price £ | Price $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1887 Gold Two Pound
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Proof | 797 | Wanted | FDC | £Ask | $Ask |
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1887 Gold Two Pound
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Ordinary | 91,000 | Yes | Almost Uncirculated | £1,450 | $Ask |
1887 Golden Jubilee Gold Coin Specimen Sets
More Information
More information about British gold sets is available on our British Gold Sets Information
page.
You may wish to use our order form .
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order, plus £1 per £1,000
EU Insured Post £10 per order, plus £1 per £1,000
USA Airmail $10,
Insured Shipping $20, plus $1 per $1,000
Canada Airmail $15,
Insured Shipping via Fedex $60, plus $1 per $1,000
Golden Jubilee Portrait on Obverse of 1887 Gold Two Pound Coins
St George & Dragon on Reverse on 1887 Golden Jubilee Gold Two Pound Coins
Obverse of 1887 Gold Two Pound Coin - About Unc
Reverse of 1887 Gold Two Pound Coin - About Unc
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