© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; H.G Wells
2021 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 | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#266333 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Image of an invisible man and a martian encircled by clock numerals legend and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CTC
2021 H.G. WELLS
Engraver: Chris Costello
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: GOOD BOOKS ARE THE WAREHOUSES OF IDEAS
Comment
Issued as part of the Annual Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated sets for 2021, as well as individually in a BU pack. The coin was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof. Proof Issue limit: 9,500.© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, which is a depiction of a time machine, in honor of the famous science fiction author H.G Wells, who is best known for his novel "The Time Machine". This design was created by the artist Chris Costello, and it includes several elements that are associated with Wells' work, such as a spinning globe and a clock face. The time machine itself is depicted in a futuristic, steampunk-inspired style, which adds to the coin's unique and eye-catching design.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8852 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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