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2 Pounds – United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1997

Issuer: United Kingdom

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

(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: #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

Inscription:

TWO POUNDS

BR

1997

Script: Latin

Engraver: Bruce Rushin

Milled with incuse lettering

Legend:

STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1997	—	13,734,625
1997	—	109,557	BU
1997	—	80,748	Proof

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