1605 two pound coin

Two commemorative coins, one to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII 1605 two pound coin another to mark the th anniversary of the Gunpowder plot. And the standard coin with the ages of man reverse.

Designed by Peter Forster. At the centre, a circular arrangement of state symbols: the mace, crosier and sword. This collectable coin is struck in Fine proof finish. Diameter One of only issued in this presentation.

1605 two pound coin

They only manufactured a small number of the Guy Fawkes pieces, however some of them were released with a typo, which is why they could fetch much more than you'd think. The standard pieces had the words "Remember, Remember" along the side, in reference to Guy Fawkes, and the classic rhyme to help people recall on which day the gunpowder plot occurred. And if you find you have one of those special coins with the typo, you could be cashing in on The Royal Mint's mistake because they're going for much more on eBay. The Royal Mint has admitted the mistake but refused to disclose how many might be in circulation. We have quality control to detect any defects. The coin featured some of the author's most famous book titles and is regarded as a collectable because only 20, were created which is why they're now worth around four times its face value. There were only 20, of each coin released and they could fetch around three times their face value. UK Edition. US Edition. Scottish Sun. Irish Sun. My Account. Sign in. Related stories. Have YOU got one in your purse?

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Two commemorative coins, one to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII and another to mark the th anniversary of the Gunpowder plot. And the standard coin with the ages of man reverse. The obverse has the portrait of the Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley. The reverse is by Peter Forster and shows swords, maces and crozier with stars on the rim, to the left and right. It was November the 5th when Guy Fawkes and a group of other Catholics attempted to blow up the houses of parliament along with protestant King James I. They failed and Guy was captured.

1605 two pound coin

Select your coin from drop-down list of coins and click the red search button. You can also see the latest coin releases from The Royal Mint. This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated. View on eBay. This decision was influenced by the need for a higher denomination coin in general circulation. A thorough consultation process was initiated, involving the vending machine industry, the general public, and special interest groups like the Royal National Institute of Blind People RNIB ] and Age Concern. The consensus favored a bi-color coin for its distinctiveness from other coins. To design the reverse of the coin, a public competition was held. Bruce Rushin , an art teacher from Norfolk, won with his innovative design.

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You are not logged in. Sell Your Coins With Confidence Our experts want to make selling your coins a stress-free experience. Next day delivery. BCC does quality checks but can be improved. Got questions about buying or selling coins? Some are also available in collectors sets. Extremely efficient service. Presentation One of only issued in this presentation. I would say that BCC are the best company in the UK when it comes to used and brand new coins and coin sets. The reverse is by Robert Elderton and shows St Pauls Cathedral in London during the blitz, with searchlights shining into the sky.