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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; King James Bible
2011 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 | 2011 |
| 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#17099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Opening verses of St John's Gospel, showing the verse as printing block on the left, printed page on right. Legend above, dates below.
Lettering:
KING JAMES BIBLE
In the
beginning
was the
Word
1611-2011
Engravers: Paul Stafford, Benjamin Wright
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: THE AUTHORISED VERSION ·
Comment
Issued as part of the Annual Coin Sets for 2011 in both Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated (39,616 sales of all BU sets), as well as in a BU pack (56,268 sales). This design was also struck in silver proof, silver proof piedfort and gold proof.Proof issue limit: 40,000
© The Royal Mint, 2011
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, which was first published in 1611. The coin's design features an image of Elizabeth II, as well as an image of the King James Bible and the words "The Word of God" written in Hebrew, Greek, and English. This coin was issued by the Royal Mint and was available in circulation in the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 28974 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; King James Bible) 2011 coin.
