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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 200th Anniversary of The National Gallery of the United Kingdom. The mint says about it: Angerstein’s house at 100 Pall Mall initially served as a temporary gallery to display the pictures, until it was deemed insufficient in comparison to other national galleries, such as the Louvre in Paris. In 1838, Trafalgar Square, chosen for its central location, became the home of the new building and has remained so ever since. The National Gallery has proudly stood as an epicentre for art since 1824, even weathering the bombings during the Second World War. The Gallery’s paintings were completely evacuated upon the outbreak of the war and the building went on to suffer nine direct bombings between October 1940 and April 1941. Today, the National Gallery remains open to all, featuring works by British artists such as William Hogarth and John Constable, as well as famous works from esteemed international artists, including Rembrandt and Vincent van Gogh. 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 | |
In Set |
2024 United Kingdom Brilliant Uncirculated Annual Coin Set, mintage unknown
13 coins: £5 Buckingham Palace, £2 Four Nations, £2 Sir Winston Churchill, £2 National Gallery, £1 Bees, 50p Salmon, 50p Team GB and ParalympicsGB, 50p NRLI, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, 1p | |
Variety | In presentation folder | |
Mintage | Issued: unknown | |
Details | Brilliant Uncirculated coin in a presentation folder. Royal Mint Product Code: UK24NGBU. Release date: 18 April 2024. Release price: £13.00. | |
Variety | Proof FDC | |
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Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 9,524 | |
In Sets |
2024 United Kingdom Proof Coin Set, mintage unknown
13 coins: £5 Buckingham Palace, £2 Four Nations, £2 Sir Winston Churchill, £2 National Gallery, £1 Bees, 50p Salmon, 50p Team GB and ParalympicsGB, 50p NRLI, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, 1p, Proof Medal 2024 2024 United Kingdom Premium Proof Coin Set, mintage unknown 13 coins: £5 Buckingham Palace, £2 Four Nations, £2 Sir Winston Churchill, £2 National Gallery, £1 Bees, 50p Salmon, 50p Team GB and ParalympicsGB, 50p NRLI, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, 1p, Premium Proof Medal 2024 | |
Variety | Silver Proof FDC | |
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Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 2,760 | |
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: UK24NGSP. Limited edition: 2,500. Maximum Coin Mintage: 2,760. Release date: 18 April 2024. Release price: £78.50. Also in sets. | |
In Set |
2024 United Kingdom Silver Proof Coin Set, mintage unknown
13 coins: £5 Buckingham Palace, £2 Four Nations, £2 Sir Winston Churchill, £2 National Gallery, £1 Bees, 50p Salmon, 50p Team GB and ParalympicsGB, 50p NRLI, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, 1p | |
Variety | Silver Proof Piedfort | |
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Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 1,210 | |
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: UK24NGPF. Limited edition: 700. Maximum Coin Mintage: 1,210. Release date: 18 April 2024. Release price: £128.50. Also in sets. | |
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2024 United Kingdom Silver Proof Piedfort Commemorative Coin Set, mintage unknown
5 coins: £5 Buckingham Palace, £2 Sir Winston Churchill, £2 National Gallery, 50p Team GB and ParalympicsGB, 50p NRLI | |
Variety | Gold Proof FDC | |
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Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 185 | |
Material | 0.9167 Gold | |
Details | 15.98 g. Inner circle: 22 carat yellow gold. Outer ring: 22 carat red gold. In timber presentation box. Royal Mint Product Code: UK24NGGP. Limited edition: 150. Maximum Coin Mintage: 185. Release date: 18 April 2024. Release price: £1,250.00. Also in sets. | |
In Set |
2024 United Kingdom Gold Proof Coin Set, mintage unknown
13 coins: £5 Buckingham Palace, £2 Four Nations, £2 Sir Winston Churchill, £2 National Gallery, £1 Bees, 50p Salmon, 50p Team GB and ParalympicsGB, 50p NRLI, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, 1p |
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Country | United Kingdom |
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Currency | Pound Sterling |
Coin Type | Two Pounds (NCLT) |
Issued | 2024 |
Monarch | King Charles III |
Effigy | King Charles III - First Portrait |
Face Value | 2 (x Pound) |
Mintage | unknown |
Current | Yes |
Material | Bimetallic |
Designer | Edwina Ellis |
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 | BVYX-EWRC-GZZA-OJZN |
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The National Gallery 2024 UK £2 Coin
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The National Gallery 2024 UK £2 Coin
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The National Gallery 2024 UK £2 Coin
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The National Gallery 2024 UK £2 Coin
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The National Gallery 2024 UK £2 Silver Proof Coin
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The National Gallery 2024 UK £2 Silver Proof Coin
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The National Gallery 2024 UK £2 Gold Proof Coin
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The National Gallery 2024 UK £2 Gold Proof Coin
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The National Gallery 2024 UK £2 Silver Proof Piedfort Coin
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The National Gallery 2024 UK £2 Silver Proof Piedfort Coin
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