2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait, Technology

€10,574.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1997
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value2 Pounds
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionBimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring
Weight12 g
Dimensions28.4 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Raphael David Maklouf
Reverse: Bruce Rushin
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#976, Sp#K8
Obverse descriptionThird crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F·D + RDM
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionFour concentric circles representing the Iron Age, Industrial Revolution, silicon chip and the internet, legend above, date below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTWO POUNDS BR 1997
EdgeMilled with incuse lettering
Mint
Mintage1997  - - 13 734 625
1997  - BU - 109 557
1997  - Proof - 80 748
Catalog ID8431836620
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