2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Robert Burns; Silver Proof
2009 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 | 2009 |
| 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#208032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
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 Coin Sets for 2009 (2,749 sales), as well as individually (9,188 sales). The design was also produced in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue Limit: 20,000© The Royal Mint, 2009
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 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 | 11937 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Proof) 2009 coin.
