2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Robert Burns; Silver Piedfort
2009 year| Silver (.925) | 24 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#272438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
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 as part of the Annual Silver Piedfort Set for 2009 and as individual pieces (3,500 sales), the design was also produced in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue Limit: 3,500© The Royal Mint, 2009
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Robert Burns, a famous Scottish poet, on the reverse side, which was designed by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Piedfort) 2009 coin.
