Summary
Bi-metallic coin; Denomination: 2 Pounds
Royal Mint, Wales
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
The reverse is made up of four concentric circles which represent the Iron Age, the Industrial Revolution, the development of the silicon chip and the Age of the Internet.
Obverse Description
On central core, Head of the Queen facing right wearing tiara; around on rim, ELIZABETH II DEI GRA REG FID DEF
Reverse Description
On the central core, four concentric circles representing the Iron Age, Industrial development in the 18th Century, the silicon chip and the Internet; around on rim, TWO POUNDS 1998
Edge Description
Milled with incuse lettering, + STANDING ON THER SHOULDERS OF GIANTS
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John P. Sharples - Museum Victoria, 24 May 1989
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Date Issued
1998 AD
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Denomination
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Material
Bimetallic
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
28 (Outside Diameter), 12 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 4570 Pages
