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2 Pounds
– United Kingdom
Standard circulation coins
Context
Year:
1997
Issuer:
United Kingdom
Ruler:
Elizabeth II
Currency:
Pound sterling
(since 1971)
Total mintage:
13,924,930
Material
Diameter:
28.4 mm
Weight:
12 g
Thickness:
2.5 mm
Shape:
Round
Composition:
Bimetallic
(
Copper-nickel
center,
Nickel brass
ring)
Technique:
Milled
Alignment:
Medal alignment
References
KM:
#
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976
Numista:
#10574
Value
Exchange value:
2 GBP = $2.75
Inflation-adjusted value:
4.80 GBP
Obverse
Inscription:
ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F·D +
RDM
Translation:
Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Script:
Latin
Language:
Latin
Engraver:
Raphael David Maklouf
Reverse
Inscription:
TWO POUNDS
BR
1997
Script:
Latin
Engraver:
Bruce Rushin
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Legend:
STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS
Mints
Name
Mark
Royal Mint
—
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1997
—
13,734,625
+
1997
—
109,557
BU
+
1997
—
80,748
Proof
+
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Very Common