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2 Pence - Charles III Red Squirrel, Gold Proof
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 2023-2024 |
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| Value | 2 Pence |
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| Obverse description | Uncrowned effigy of His Majesty King Charles III facing left, rendered in high relief in a contemporary portrait style. The sovereign's name and titles appear as a continuous legend encircling the bust, with the date of issue incorporated into the inscription. A Tudor crown privy mark is struck to the right of the portrait, distinguishing this issue. The design was produced under the authority of the Royal Mint, continuing the tradition of the decimal coinage portrait series. |
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| Reverse description | A Eurasian red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is depicted in naturalistic detail as the central motif, set against a background of pine cones and branches rendered with botanical precision. The denomination '2 PENCE' appears in the field, accompanied by the royal cypher of King Charles III positioned to the left. The composition presents the wildlife subject in a style characteristic of the Royal Mint's commemorative proof series, with fine detail enhanced by the proof striking process. The overall design reflects the British tradition of featuring native fauna on collector coinage. |
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| Mintage | 2023 - Proof; Tudor crown privy mark - 2024 - Proof - |
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