© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Agatha Christie; Gold Proof
2020 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.97 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 | 2020 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.97 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#228724 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jigsaw pieces featuring a handgun, poison bottle and question mark. Agatha Christie's signature below, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100 YEARS OF MYSTERY
POISON
?
DL
1920 2020
Agatha Christie
Engraver: David Lawrence
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: LITTLE GREY CELLS
Comment
Released as part of the 2020 annual gold proof sets (Issue limit: 75) as well as individually, the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue Limit: 335.© The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Agatha Christie Gold Proof £2 coin is that it features a unique design that incorporates a hidden clue to one of Christie's most famous mysteries, "Murder on the Orient Express." The coin's design includes a depiction of the famous detective Hercule Poirot, as well as a hidden image of a train, which is a nod to the novel's setting and plot. This hidden element adds an extra layer of intrigue and excitement for collectors and fans of Christie's work.
