2 Pounds - Charles III (GWR 'King Edward II') 2023 front 2 Pounds - Charles III (GWR 'King Edward II') 2023 back
2 Pounds - Charles III (GWR 'King Edward II') 2023 photo
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2 Pounds - Charles III GWR 'King Edward II'

2023 year
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring 12 g 28.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2023
Value
2 Pounds 2 IMP = USD 2.62
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring
Weight
12 g
Diameter
28.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#384310
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

In central circle, GWR 'King Edward II', the most powerful locomotives on the Great Western Railway. At the top there is the inscription GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, at the bottom the denomination of the coin.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
TWO POUNDS

Designer: Steve Wyse

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued in set of 5 coins:



Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a copper-nickel center surrounded by a nickel brass ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins and makes it a standout piece in any collection.