© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II H.G Wells; Gold Proof
2021 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 | 2021 |
| 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#266332 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 Gold Coin set for 2021, as well as individually. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue limit: 330.© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design by the renowned science fiction author, H.G. Wells. The coin's reverse side depicts a representation of Wells' time machine from his 1895 novel, "The Time Machine," which is a testament to the author's influence on science fiction and the coin's commemoration of his work.
