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2007 Abolition Of The Slave Trade 200th Anniversary Two Pound Brilliant Uncirculated Coin In Folder

2007 Abolition Of The Slave Trade 200th Anniversary Two Pound Brilliant Uncirculated Coin In Folder

Buy a 2007 Abolition Of The Slave Trade 200th Anniversary Two Pound Brilliant Uncirculated Coin In Folder

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This brilliant uncirculated 2007 Two Pound coin is a solemn reminder of a dark chapter in British history. During and before the 18th century, the British economy was thriving from the profits gained by enslaving people, mostly from Africa. In 1778, the Scottish Court of Session banned slavery and in 1807 the Slave Trade Abolition Bill was passed in Parliament, which prohibited the trading of enslaved people while not fully abolishing slavery itself within the British Empire. In 1833, the successful passage of the Slavery Abolition Bill finally made the purchase and ownership of people illegal in the majority of British territory. The 1807 legislation was the foundation for a continued fight against slavery, and to celebrate the bicentenary of this influential Act, The Royal Mint released a special commemorative series of Two Pound coins, including this pre-owned cupronickel edition. It showcases the design by David Gentleman on the reverse, displaying the year '1807' with the nought acting as a broken link in the chain. The legend reads 'AN ACT FOR THE ABOLITION OF THE SLAVE TRADE' while around the edge is inscribed 'AM I NOT A MAN, AND A BROTHER'. This is a reference to the abolitionist seal used by Josiah Wedgwood's pottery firm. The simple, yet powerful design is accompanied on the obverse by Ian Rank-Broadley's portrait of The Queen. In a standard weight of 12.00 grams, this UK £2 coin is composed of cupronickel alloy, but is struck twice during production to give a brilliant uncirculated finish. It comes issued in the original limited edition packaging from The Royal Mint, perfect for coin collectors.
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Obverse

Fourth portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. Text reads: 'ELIZABETH · II · D · G · REG · FID · DEF · TWO POUNDS ·'.

Reverse

David Gentlemen places the year '1807' in the centre of the reverse design, with the '0' acting as a broken link in a chain. Text reads: 'AN ACT FOR THE ABOLITION OF THE SLAVE TRADE'.

Edge

The edge is reeded with the text: 'AM I NOT A MAN, AND A BROTHER'.

Specification

Weight: 12.00 grams. Diameter: 28.40 millimetres. Alloy: cupro-nickel / nickel brass. Face value: Two Pounds / £2. Finish: brilliant uncirculated.

Presentation

Comes with limited edition packaging from The Royal Mint, featuring details about the slave trade. Describes how Britain profited from the slave trade and how it subsequently put an end to it in the Empire.

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