© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Walter Scott; Gold Proof
2021 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.97 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 | 2021 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.97 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#266323 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Image of Sir Walter Scott, inscription central, legend around, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
250TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS BIRTH
SIR
WALTER
SCOTT
NOVELIST
HISTORIAN
POET
SR
2021
Engraver: Stephen Raw
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: THE WILL TO DO, THE SOUL TO DARE
Comment
Issued as part of the Annual Gold Coin set for 2021, as well as individually. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue limit: 280.© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features an image of Sir Walter Scott, a renowned Scottish novelist and poet, on its reverse side. This is a unique feature, as most coins in the United Kingdom feature images of members of the royal family or other historical figures. The inclusion of Scott's image on the coin is a nod to his significant contributions to literature and his enduring legacy in British culture.
