2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Florence Nightingale
2010 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#16549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Depicting the taking of a pulse, while the background is symbolic of the rays of light from Florence Nightingale's lamp.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1820 - FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE - 1910
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TWO POUNDS
Engraver: Gordon Summers
Edge
Reeded with incuse lettering
Lettering: 150 YEARS OF NURSING ·
Comment
Issued as part of the Annual Coin Sets for 2010 in both Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated as well as individually in a BU card pack (5,059 sales) and folder type pack (9,846 sales). The design was also produced in silver proof, silver piedfort proof and gold proof.
Proof issue limit: 40,000.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Florence Nightingale, a pioneering nurse and statistician who is considered the founder of modern nursing. She is depicted on the coin in a cameo style, surrounded by a decorative border. This coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Nightingale's death and to honor her contributions to the field of nursing.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30844 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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