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2006 Two Pounds. <- Click Here to go back to the main £2 Coins in Circulation page. Three different £2 coins were issued in 2006. Two commemorative coins, both to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Isambard Kingdom Brunel (one for the man and the other to represent his achievements). And the standard coin with the ages of man reverse.
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BRUNEI 2006 £2 (TWO POUNDS) COIN Circulated : $5.00: 0d 23h left: Rare bi-metallic Great Britain £2 coins and Channel Island two pound coins : $4.00: 2d 9h left: 2006 PROOF £2 TWO POUND TECHNOLOGY STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS: $12.00: 3d 7h left: Abraham Lincoln 2006 RARE 2 Pound Coin: $2.00: 4d 3h left: Rare Coin 2 Pound-Isambard Kingdom ...
Elizabeth II 2006 £2 Brunel Paddington Station. UNC. FV. Add to my collection: Select Grade and tap ADD. Mintage: 7,452,250. BU Mintage: 130,905. Metal: Nickel-brass / Cupro-nickel. Coin Year: There are a number of factors that affect £2 values, some 2006 £2s may be worth less than the coin grade guide value, whereas other same year date ...
- Introduction to The UK £2 Coin
- Consultation and Design Decision
- Edge Inscription and Approval
- Production and Launch
The United Kingdom’s coinage underwent a significant review in 1994, leading to the introduction of a new £2 coin. This decision was influenced by the need for a higher denomination coin in general circulation.
The Need for a Distinctive Coin
A thorough consultation process was initiated, involving the vending machine industry, the general public, and special interest groups like the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)] and Age Concern. The consensus favored a bi-color coin for its distinctiveness from other coins.
Design Competition and Symbolism
To design the reverse of the coin, a public competition was held. Bruce Rushin, an art teacher from Norfolk, won with his innovative design. His concept featured concentric circles representing technological progress from the Iron Age to the Internet era.
Selecting the Edge Inscription
Before finalizing the design, an appropriate edge inscription was needed. The chosen words, ‘If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants’, are from a 1676 letter by Isaac Newton to Robert Hooke. This inscription highlights the theme of cumulative scientific progress.
Approval Process
The design, along with the inscription, received approval from the Chancellor of the Exchequer and subsequently from [Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.royal.uk/).
Initial Production Challenges
Originally set for release in November 1997, the coin’s launch faced delays due to concerns from the vending industry. The initial batch featured the Raphael Maklouf portrait of the Queen.
The Launch of the £2 Coin
After resolving these issues, the £2 coin, now with Ian Rank-Broadley’s portrait of the Queen, was officially launched on 15 June 1998. The £2 coin is legal tender for any amount.
Lowest Mintage Rare £2 Coin List with Values. This £2 coin price guide shows current values for circulation coins and lists the 2 pound coins as lowest mintage (rarest) first. Which designs are worth money? The latest complete £2 coin valuation list can be found on the Coin Hunter website. This page will help you identify the rare 2 pound ...
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As of the end of 2022 there are 88 different bi-metallic £2 coins. Shown below are all UK £2 coin types and details (click on text below the images for more info): 1986 – 1996 Single metal coins. 1994 Trial Bi-metallic coin. 1997 Two Pounds. 1998 Two Pounds. 1999 Two Pounds.
