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Mar 30, 2024 · This £2 coin commemorates the outbreak of the First World War and pays tribute to the pivotal role played by Lord Kitchener in rallying the nation during those critical times. The First World War £2 'Outbreak', was followed by 'In the Grip of Conflict', 'The Horrors of Total War' and 'The Human Cost of War'. The Mint’s five-year series ...
Armistice 2018 UK £2 Silver Proof Coin. The moment the guns fell silent and the First World War drew to a close was one of the most significant events in global history. Over five years, millions of lives were lost and the map of the world changed forever.
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- 2016 First World War £2 Coin Mintage
- The Design of The First World War Army Two Pound Coin
- What Does The FWW Army £2 Coin represent?
There were 9,550,000 First World War two pound coins minted in 2016, which is quite a significant amount. This coin is the third in a series of £2 coins first introduced by the Royal Mint in 2014 that commemorate different aspects of the First World War – the entire range of coins can be seen below in the order they were issued: 1. 2014 FWW Outbrea...
The reverse design of this special two pound coin marks a very important moment in military history. In a design by Tim Sharp, the “Pals Battalions” are honoured on this special commemorative coin. The image shows three pals marching side by side, shoulder to shoulder. Their silhouettes are facing to the right. The design was based on the work of C...
After the war broke out in 1914, the British army soon realized that it was not large enough to sustain the conflict that had spread throughout Europe and the world. Lord Kitchener began to request men to enlist by encouraging them through various campaigns and posters. One that brought friends and family together to volunteer to enlist was the Pal...
Three different £2 coins were issued in 2014. Two commemorative coins; one as part of a WWI series to mark the start of the first world war and another to mark the 500th anniversary of Trinity House. The standard coin with the ages of man reverse was also issued.
The first coin in the series is this £2 coin bearing sculptor John Bergdahl’s depiction of Lord Kitchener’s famous call to arms alongside the words YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU. The British Secretary of War became synonymous with the enlistment campaign when war was declared on 4th August 1914.
As part of the commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, this £2 coin honours the Royal Navy, and holds both historical significance and collectable appeal.
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Mar 30, 2024 · The Royal Mint confirmed 2016 First World War Army £2 coin has a mintage of 9,550,000 coins, making it relatively common compared to most other £2 coins. It is estimated that over 7 million are still in circulation today.
