© The Royal Mint, 2006
© The Royal Mint, 2006
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Paddington Station; Silver Proof
2006 year| Silver (.925) | 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 | 2006 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#281686 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Paddington Station structural supports representing the engineering achievements of Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2006
BRUNEL
re
TWO POUNDS
Engraver: Robert Evans
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: SO MANY IRONS IN THE FIRE
Comment
Issued individually and in a 2-coin set with the portrait of Isambard K. Brunel coin, this design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof.© The Royal Mint, 2006
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design depicting Paddington Station, a famous London landmark, on the reverse side, while the obverse side features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This design was created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first Paddington Bear book, "A Bear Called Paddington," written by Michael Bond. The coin was issued in 2006 as a silver proof coin, with a limited mintage of 20,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts and Paddington Bear fans.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5375 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Paddington Station; Silver Proof) 2006 coin.
