The Royal Mint, 2001

2 Pounds – United Kingdom

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Marconi Telegraph Centenary

Context

Year: 2001

Issuer: United Kingdom

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 1,658

Material

Diameter: 28.4 mm

Weight: 15.97 g

Gold weight: 14.64 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.67% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #1014b

Numista: #224622

Value

Exchange value: 2 GBP = $2.75

Bullion value: $2302.27

Inflation-adjusted value: 4.30 GBP

Obverse

Inscription:

ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRA·REG·FID·DEF ·

IRB

Translation:

Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

Inscription:

20/01

r.e.

TWO POUNDS

Script: Latin

Engraver: Robert Evans

Edge

Milled with incuse lettering

Legend:

MARCONI 1901 ··· WIRELESS BRIDGES THE ATLANTIC···

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2001	—	1,658	Proof

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