2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Gunpowder Plot
2005 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 | 2005 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.61 |
| 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#13420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
A circular arrangement of the symbols of state the mace, crosier and sword, dates and denomination around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1605 * 2005
TWO POUNDS
Engraver: Peter Forster
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: REMEMBER REMEMBER THE FIFTH OF NOVEMBER ·
Comment
As well as being for circulation, the coin was issued as part of the Annual Coin Sets for 2005, in both Brilliant Uncirculated (51,776 sales) & Proof versions, while also sold in an individual BU pack (12,044 sales) and a triple BU pack (10,822 sales) with the Johnson Dictionary 50p and Menai Bridge £1. The coin was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.The coin is well known for having a weak strike on the edge lettering, meaning that the letter R can look like a P making the edge read "PEMEMBEP PEMEMBEP THE FIFTH OF NOVEMBEP"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 400th anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot, a failed assassination attempt against King James I in 1605. The coin's design features a depiction of the plotters and the Houses of Parliament, where the plot was foiled.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 40563 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Gunpowder Plot) 2005 coin.
