© The Royal Mint, 2009
© The Royal Mint, 2009
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Robert Burns; Gold Proof
2009 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.98 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 | 2009 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#272439 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A design featuring a quote from the song Auld Lang Syne in the handwriting of Robert Burns.
Lettering:
1759 ROBERT BURNS 1796
we'll tak a cup
of kindness yet,
O for auld
lang syne.
TWO POUNDS
Engraver: The Royal Mint Team
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: SHOULD AULD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT
Comment
Issued individually, the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue limit: 1,000.© The Royal Mint, 2009
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2009 Elizabeth II (Robert Burns; Gold Proof) 2 Pound coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet. The coin's reverse side features a portrait of Burns, along with a quote from his famous poem "Auld Lang Syne" and a depiction of a Scottish thistle. The coin's obverse side features the standard portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, as well as the coin's denomination and year of issue. The coin was produced in a limited quantity of just 1,000 pieces, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and fans of Robert Burns.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Robert Burns; Gold Proof) 2009 coin.
