2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Sir Walter Scott
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#266324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Image of Sir Walter Scott, inscription central, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
250TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS BIRTH
SIR
WALTER
SCOTT
NOVELIST
HISTORIAN
POET
SR
2021
Engraver: Stephen Raw
Edge
Reeded with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: THE WILL TO DO, THE SOUL TO DARE
Comment
Issued as part of the Annual Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated sets for 2021 as well as individually in a BU pack, the mintage comprised part of the Brilliant Uncirculated Annual Coin set (33,280 sales), a BU coin issued in trade packaging for third parties (37,940 sales) and in an individual RM BU pack (8,931 sales). The Proof strike featured in the Annual Proof Coin set (6,397 sales) and the Annual Premium Proof Coin set (2,455 sales). The design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.
© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a copper-nickel center surrounded by a nickel brass ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins in the series and adds to its collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8852 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (5th portrait; Sir Walter Scott) 2021 coin.
