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2009 Robert Burns Two Pound Gold Proof Coin

UKREBGP 2009 Robert Burns Two Pound Gold Proof Coin Boxed

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UKREBGP 2009 Robert Burns Two Pound Gold Proof Coin Boxed
UKREBGP 2009 Robert Burns Two Pound Gold Proof Coin Obverse
UKREBGP 2009 Robert Burns Two Pound Gold Proof Coin Reverse

Buy a 2009 Robert Burns £2 Gold Proof

250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, 22-carat gold proof coin from The Royal Mint. This official UK commemorative coin is a tribute to Robert Burns (1759-1796), the Scottish poet and lyricist, widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland. Burns is best known for his song 'Auld Lang Syne,' which is sung worldwide at New Year's Eve celebrations. This premium collectors' piece features words from the poem, written in Burns' own hand on the reverse, with 'SHOULD AULD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT' on the edge. It's from a limited edition presentation of just 1,000 coins and comes in the original presentation case with a numbered certificate of authenticity enclosed. A key addition for any collector.
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Portrait Of Queen Elizabeth II

Ian Rank-Broadley's regal effigy of Queen Elizabeth II appears on the obverse of this Two Pound coin, with the date (2009) below and 'ELIZABETH · II · D · G · REG · FID · DEF' around.

For Auld Lang Syne

Designed by The Royal Mint Engraving Team, the reverse of this coin features the words 'we'll take a cup a kindness yet, For auld lang syne' in Robert Burns' handwriting, together with an inscription above which reads '1759 ROBERT BURNS 1796' with 'TWO POUNDS' below.

Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot

The edge of this coin is inscribed with the words 'SHOULD AULD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT'.

22-Carat Gold Proof Coin

This 2009 coin is the same shape and size as circulating Robert Burns £2s but is struck to proof standard in 15.98 grams of 22-carat gold with red and yellow gold alloys producing a bi-metallic appearance.

Royal Mint Collector's Piece

Just 1,000 of these Robert Burns coins were authorised for release by The Royal Mint in 2009. This pre-owned example is offered in the original presentation packaging, together with a numbered certificate of authenticity.