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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Isambard K. Brunel
2006 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 | 2006 |
| 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#6849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Portrait of Brunel with bridge and wheel, legend above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWO POUNDS
RAK
2006
Engraver: Rod Kelly
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Note: error exists (see below)
Lettering: 1806-1859·ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL·ENGINEER
Comment
As well as being for released for circulation, the 2006 strike was issued as part of the Annual Coin Sets for 2006, in both Brilliant Uncirculated (74,231 sales) & Proof versions, while a BU twin pack was issued with the Paddington Station coin (10,941 sales) and a coin & stamp cover (no sales data).