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Münzkabinett Berlin CC0
2 Pounds
– United Kingdom
Circulating commemorative coins
Commemoration:
Marconi Telegraph Centenary
Context
Year:
2001
Issuer:
United Kingdom
Ruler:
Elizabeth II
Currency:
Pound sterling
(since 1971)
Total mintage:
4,665,113
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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1014
Numista:
#7525
Value
Exchange value:
2 GBP = $2.75
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···
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Mints
Name
Mark
Royal Mint
—
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
2001
—
4,558,000
+
2001
—
57,741
BU
+
2001
—
49,372
Proof
+
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Very Common