2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait, Robert Burns

€16,526.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year2009
TypeCirculating commemorative 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: Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse: Royal Mint
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1116, Sp#K24
Obverse descriptionFourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringELIZABETH·II·D·G·REG·FID·DEF · 2009 · IRB
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionA design featuring a quote from the song Auld Lang Syne in the handwriting of Robert Burns.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering1759 ROBERT BURNS 1796 we`ll tak a cup of kindness yet, O for auld lang syne. TWO POUNDS
EdgeMilled with incuse lettering
Mint
Mintage2009  - - 3 253 000
2009  - BU - 120 223
2009  - Proof - 34 438
Catalog ID9668931640
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