Royal Air Force Coins

Discover official Royal Mint Royal Air Force coins celebrating over 100 years of RAF history, aviation innovation and military service. From the landmark RAF Centenary £2 coin series released in 2018 to modern commemorative issues honouring iconic aircraft and RAF heritage, Royal Air Force coins remain among the most popular modern British military coin collections.

The Royal Air Force collection combines historic military themes, legendary aircraft designs and limited edition proof coinage struck by The Royal Mint in gold, silver and Brilliant Uncirculated formats. The series includes RAF Badge coins , Spitfire coins , Vulcan coins , Sea King coins, Lightning II coins and special aviation commemoratives issued to celebrate milestones in British aviation history.

This category includes official Royal Mint RAF £2 coins, silver proof coins, gold proof editions, limited presentation sets and rare PCGS graded examples.

The Royal Mint RAF Centenary Coin Series

The Royal Mint launched the RAF Centenary coin programme in 2018 to commemorate 100 years since the formation of the Royal Air Force in 1918 — the world’s first independent air force. The five-coin £2 series celebrated the courage, innovation and technological advancement of the RAF through a sequence of iconic aircraft and military symbols.

The official RAF Centenary collection included:

• RAF Badge £2 Coins
• Spitfire £2 Coins
• Vulcan £2 Coins
• Sea King £2 Coins
• Lightning II £2 Coins

Each release was designed in partnership with the RAF and struck by The Royal Mint using specially commissioned artwork from aviation artists Richard and Neil Talbot.

RAF Badge Coins

The RAF Badge £2 coin marked the beginning of the Royal Mint’s RAF Centenary series and celebrated the official insignia of the Royal Air Force alongside the famous motto:

“Per Ardua Ad Astra” — Through Adversity to the Stars

The RAF Badge release became one of the defining modern military coin issues of 2018 and remains highly collectable in:

• Brilliant Uncirculated format
• Silver proof editions
• Piedfort proof coins
• Gold proof coins
• PCGS PR69 and PR70 graded examples

Limited edition gold proof versions were capped at just 1,918 pieces worldwide.

RAF Spitfire Coins

The Spitfire £2 coin celebrated arguably the most famous British aircraft ever built. The Supermarine Spitfire became an enduring symbol of the Battle of Britain and remains one of the most iconic aircraft in RAF history.

Collectors continue to seek:

• RAF Spitfire silver proof coins
• Gold proof Spitfire £2 coins
• Brilliant Uncirculated presentation packs
• PCGS graded Spitfire coins

The Spitfire release remains one of the standout coins in the RAF Centenary programme due to its historic significance and strong collector demand.

RAF Vulcan Coins

The Vulcan £2 coin honoured the Avro Vulcan strategic bomber — one of the most recognisable aircraft of the Cold War era and famous for its role in Britain’s nuclear deterrent programme.

The dramatic reverse design captured the aircraft’s unmistakable delta-wing profile and became highly popular among:

• RAF collectors
• Aviation enthusiasts
• Modern £2 coin collectors
• Military memorabilia collectors

Silver proof and piedfort Vulcan coins remain particularly desirable among collectors building complete RAF proof sets.

RAF Sea King Coins

The RAF Sea King £2 coin commemorated the legendary search and rescue helicopter, which entered RAF service in 1978 and became synonymous with life-saving rescue operations.

Designed by Richard and Neil Talbot, the reverse depicts the Sea King helicopter rescuing a casualty at sea — highlighting the humanitarian and rescue role of the Royal Air Force.

Collectors regularly search for:

• Sea King silver proof coins
• RAF Sea King piedfort coins
• Gold proof Sea King £2 coins
• Original Royal Mint boxed editions

The gold proof release was limited to just 1,918 coins worldwide.

RAF Lightning II Coins

The final coin in the RAF Centenary series featured the cutting-edge F-35 Lightning II aircraft — representing the future of RAF aviation and modern aerial warfare.

The Lightning II release symbolised the RAF’s continuing technological advancement and concluded the five-coin commemorative programme celebrating the RAF’s first century of service.

Collectors particularly seek:

• RAF Lightning II silver proof coins
• Brilliant Uncirculated coin packs
• Piedfort editions
• PCGS graded PR70 examples

The modern aircraft design helped broaden the series’ appeal beyond traditional military collectors into contemporary aviation enthusiasts.

At The London Coin Company , we specialise in modern Royal Mint commemorative coins including rare RAF issues, proof editions and certified PCGS graded examples.

Whether you are completing a full RAF Centenary collection , searching for a key proof rarity or investing in high-grade modern military coins, Royal Air Force coins remain an iconic part of modern British numismatics.