© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Mahatma Gandhi; Silver Proof
2021 year| Silver (.999) | 31.21 g | 38.61 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 | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.21 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#310941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
An image of a lotus flower, legend above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MY LIFE IS MY MESSAGE · MAHATMA GANDHI
HG
Engraver: Heena Glover
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued in the 75th year of Indian independence to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's visit to Great Britain. The coin was released individually and was also struck in copper-nickel and gold proof.© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, an Indian independence activist who played a significant role in India's struggle for independence from British rule. This coin is a unique tribute to Gandhi's legacy and a symbol of the close historical ties between India and the United Kingdom.
