The 1997 Two Pound Coin - Technological AchievementThe History of Technological Achievement two-pound coin was launched in 1998 (although dated 1997) as the first bi-metallic coin £2 issued in the UK. The coin was released as BU, proof, silver proof, silver proof Piedfort and gold proof.
The Reverse, designed by Bruce Rushin, illustrates the History of Technological Achievement showing the progress from the Iron Age, through the Industrial Revolution (cogs) to the Electronic Age (printed circuit board) and then the Internet (radio waves).
The edge is inscribed with the quote from Sir Isaac Newton: STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS.
The Observe of the 1997 coin is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth by Raphael Maklouf.The design was later used as the standard £2 coin reverse between 1998 and 2015 but with the obverse showing the portrait of The Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley.
Image Credit: The Royal Mint.
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Mintage: 13,734,625 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Remember 1997 ?
Scotland vote for separate Parliament. Spacecraft Pathfinder lands on Mars. Hong Kong returns to China rule. Bill Clinton reelected as US president.
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Queen Elizabeth II was the longest reigning British Monarch ever, reigning for over 70 years. Born on 21 April 1926 to King George VI and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, she became Queen in 1952 and her Coronation was on 2 June 1953. She died on 8 September 2022. Some coins were released dated 2023.Queen Elizabeth II issued many coins and was monarch during decimalisation. She married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1947 and had four children. Her eldest son succeeded the throne as King Charles III. House of Windsor.
Category: Two Pound Coins
The current Two Pound (£2) coin that is found in circulation is a bimetallic coin introduced on 15th June 1998 (although the first are dated 1997). There are almost 500 million £2 coins of various designs in current circulation.There has been other two pound coins. From 1823 until 1996 they made occasional appearances and the double-sovereign has a two pound value. Commemorative two pound coins were issued from 1986 to 1996. This category is primarily concerned with the circulating coins of 1997 onwards.
specifications:
- Weight: 12 g
- Diameter: 28.4 mm
- Thickness: 2.5 mm
- Edge: Milled, with incuse lettering
- Design style: Circular, bi-metallic
- Composition Outer ring: Nickel-brass (76% Cu, 20% Zn and 4% Ni)
- Composition Centre: Cupro-nickel (75% Cu , 25% Ni)
Which Mint: The Royal Mint
The Royal Mint is the designated place for the UK to mint coins. It dates back well over 1000 years and is a Government-owned company. Formed in the reign of Alfred the Great about the year 886, during the period 1279-1812 it was generally referred to as The Tower Mint as it was housed at the Tower of London. The Master of The Royal Mint has included famous figures such as Sir Isaac Newton.
Since 2010 it has operated as Royal Mint Ltd, a company owned by HM Treasury, under an exclusive contract to supply all coinage for the UK although it also produces medals and coins for other countries. It is currently located at Llantrisant, Wales.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
The United Kingdom (UK) is the Union of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is often refered to as Great Britain (GBR). It has a long, rich history. The orignal coinage was Pounds, Shillings and Pence but since decimalisation on 15 February 1971, it is £1 = 100p, that is One Pound = 100 pence. The coinage of the UK is also a long history, the Royal Mint being established as long ago as 886AD when coins were hammered. Today there is perhaps 30 billion coins in circulation, and many (numismatic) collectors coins and sets are issued frequently in gold, silver and other metals.
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| Rare 1998 £2 Coin £ 104.72 |
| Great Britain 1998 Proof £2, 2 Pound Coin, Technology £ 9.51 |
| £2 POUND COIN, TWO POUND COINS, £2 CHOICE OF YEAR £ 4.50 |
| £2 two pound coins History of Technological Achievement 1997-2015 year coin hunt £ 4.25 |
 | UK British Circulated £2 Two Pound Coins *Various* £ 4.41 |
 | 1986 - 2024 UK £2 Two Pound Coins PROOF & BU Brilliant Uncirculated Royal Mint £ 4.83 |
 | 1996 Elizabeth II European Championship Two Pounds Coin £ 14.75 |
 | 1997 TECHNOLOGY STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS 2 TWO POUND COIN BU BUNC £ 19.50 |
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