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The bi-metallic £2 coin is the largest circulating coin denomination of the Pound Sterling. It was introduced in 1998 (earlier two pound coins were made of Nickel brass, were intended as commemorative, and did not circulate much). Being bi-metallic means that the coin comprises two separate components of differing alloys; the outer ring of the coins is made of Nickel-Brass (76% copper, 4% nickel, 20% zinc) and the inner circle is CuproNickel (75% copper, 25% nickel). The Royal Mint maintains a "definitive" style of the £2 issued annually, as well as a large variety of one-year circulating commemorative types. In 2017, the mint also started issuing some Non-Circulating Legal Tender (NCLT) £2 coins for collectors. These are included in the annual mint sets, but are not released into general circulation. Their themes celebrate important anniversaries or people, as well as iconic aspects of British culture and history. This £2 coin commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the birth of Sir Walter Scott. Recognised as one of the most influential Scots in history, Sir Walter Scott is renowned for his contribution to literature with a number of novels and poems, many of which remain literary classics to this day. The edge inscription "The will to do, the soul to dare" is from his poem The Lady of the Lake. These £2 coins were struck in various collector formats but none were issued into general circulation. | ||||||||||||
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Variety | In mint sets | |
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Mintage | Issued: unknown | |
Details | Brilliant Uncirculated coins in Royal Mint sets. | |
In Set |
2021 United Kingdom Brilliant Uncirculated Annual Coin Set - The 2021 Collection, mintage unknown
13 coins: £5 Queen's 95th Birthday, £2 Britannia, £2 H.G. Wells, £2 Sir Walter Scott, £1 Nations of the Crown, 50p, 50p Decimal Day, 50p John Logie Baird, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, 1p | |
Variety | In presentation card | |
Mintage | Issued: unknown | |
Details | Brilliant Uncirculated coin in presentation card. Royal Mint Product Code: UK21WSBU. Issue price: £10.00. | |
Variety | Proof FDC | |
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Mintage | Issued: unknown | |
In Sets |
The 2021 United Kingdom Proof Coin Set Collector Edition, mintage unknown
13 coins: £5 Queen's 95th Birthday, £2 Britannia, £2 H.G. Wells, £2 Sir Walter Scott, £1 Nations of the Crown, 50p, 50p Decimal Day, 50p John Logie Baird, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, 1p, Oblong Proof Medal The 2021 United Kingdom Premium Proof Coin Set, mintage unknown 13 coins: £5 Queen's 95th Birthday, £2 Britannia, £2 H.G. Wells, £2 Sir Walter Scott, £1 Nations of the Crown, 50p, 50p Decimal Day, 50p John Logie Baird, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, 1p, Round Proof Medal | |
Variety | Silver Proof FDC | |
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Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 2,581 | |
Material | 0.925 Silver | |
Details | 28.40 mm, 12.00 g of Sterling Silver. The outer ring is selectively gold-plated to achieve a bimetallic look. In black presentation box. Royal Mint Product Code: UK21WSSP. Limited Edition: 1,771. Maximum Coin Mintage: 2,581. Issue price: £72.50. Also in sets. | |
In Set |
The 2021 United Kingdom Silver Proof Coin Set, mintage unknown
13 coins: £5 Queen's 95th Birthday, £2 Britannia, £2 H.G. Wells, £2 Sir Walter Scott, £1 Nations of the Crown, 50p, 50p Decimal Day, 50p John Logie Baird, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, 1p | |
Variety | Silver Proof Piedfort | |
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Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 1,081 | |
Material | 0.925 Silver | |
Details | Like the silver proof but double the thickness and weight - 24.00 g. In black presentation box. Royal Mint Product Code: UK21SWPF. Limited Edition: 771. Maximum Coin Mintage: 1,081. Issue price: £117.50. Also in sets. | |
In Set |
The 2021 United Kingdom Silver Proof Piedfort Coin Set, mintage 300
5 coins: £5 Queen's 95th Birthday, £2 H.G. Wells, £2 Sir Walter Scott, 50p Decimal Day, 50p John Logie Baird | |
Variety | Gold Proof FDC | |
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Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 280 | |
Material | 0.917 Gold | |
Details | 15.97 g. Inner circle: 22 carat yellow gold. Outer ring: 22 carat red gold. In mahogany presentation box. Royal Mint Product Code: UK21WSGP. Limited Edition: 175. Maximum Coin Mintage: 280. Issue price: £1,095.00. Also in sets. | |
In Set |
The 2021 United Kingdom Gold Proof Commemorative Coin Set, mintage 75
5 coins: £5 Queen's 95th Birthday, £2 H.G. Wells, £2 Sir Walter Scott, 50p Decimal Day, 50p John Logie Baird |
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Wild Winds Ancient Coins |
Country | United Kingdom |
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Currency | Pound Sterling |
Coin Type | Two Pounds (NCLT) |
Issued | 2021 |
Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Effigy | Queen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Fifth Portrait) |
Face Value | 2 (x Pound) |
Mintage | unknown |
Current | Yes |
Material | Bimetallic |
Designer | Stephen Raw |
Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal Alignment (Axis 0) |
Size | 28.4000 mm |
Thickness | 2.5000 mm |
Mass | 12.0000 g |
OCC ID | YRVP-OVRC-RVKM-ODQG |
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Sir Walter Scott Gold Proof £2 Coin
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Sir. Walter Scott £2 Piedfort Coin
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Sir Walter Scott Silver Proof £2 Coin
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Sir Walter Scott £2 Base Proof Coin
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Sir Walter Scott £2 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
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Source | Reference ID |
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Spink, Coins of England and the United Kingdom | K64 |