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1997 Shoulders Of Giants Two Pound Gold Proof Coin

UK97GP 1997 Shoulders Of Giants Two Pound Gold Proof Coin Boxed

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UK97GP 1997 Shoulders Of Giants Two Pound Gold Proof Coin Boxed
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UK97GP 1997 Shoulders Of Giants Two Pound Gold Proof Coin Reverse

Buy a 1997 Technology £2 Gold Proof

The first bi-metallic £2 coin, struck in solid 22-carat gold by The Royal Mint. Prior to 1997, Two Pound coins were exclusively issued for collectors, but 1998 marked the release of the first circulating coins featuring a distinctive gold-colored outer ring and a silver-colored inner ring. This premium gold proof 1997 coin predates the currency issues, replicating the bi-metallic appearance with yellow and red-gold alloys. It features the iconic technology-inspired design by Bruce Rushin on the reverse, paired with Raphael Maklouf's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Part of a limited edition of just 2,500 pieces, this pre-owned 1997 gold £2 coin is presented in its original case, complete with a certificate of authenticity.
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Portrait Of Queen Elizabeth II

1997 Two Pound coins feature Raphael Maklouf's third definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, paired with an inscription which reads '+ ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA · F · D'

Bruce Rushin's Reverse Design

The reverse of this coin features Bruce Rushin's instantly recognisable design, representing technological development from the Iron Age through the Industrial Revolution and into the Electronic Age. The words 'TWO POUNDS' appear above, with the date (1997) below.

On The Shoulders Of Giants

The edge of this coin is inscribed with the words 'STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS'.

Struck In Solid 22-Carat Gold

This Royal Mint coin is struck in 15.98 grams of solid 22-carat gold with yellow and red gold alloys, producing a bimetallic appearance. Minted with a proof finish, it measures 28.40 millimeters from milled edge to milled edge.

Limited Edition Collectable

Just 2,500 of these gold £2 coins were authorized for release by The Royal Mint in 1997. This pre-owned example is offered in the original presentation case with a numbered certificate of authenticity enclosed.