The Royal Mint, 2006

2 Pounds – United Kingdom

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 200th anniversary of the birth of Isambard K. Brunel

Context

Year: 2006

Issuer: United Kingdom

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 5,375

Material

Diameter: 28.4 mm

Weight: 12 g

Silver weight: 11.10 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #1061a

Numista: #281686

Value

Exchange value: 2 GBP = $2.75

Bullion value: $30.48

Inflation-adjusted value: 3.82 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:

2006

BRUNEL

re

TWO POUNDS

Script: Latin

Engraver: Robert Evans

Edge

Milled with incuse lettering

Legend:

SO MANY IRONS IN THE FIRE

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2006	—	5,375	Proof

💎 Extremely Rare