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2011 King James Bible Two Pound Gold Proof Coin

UKKBGP 2011 King James Bible Two Pound Gold Proof Coin Boxed

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Buy a 2011 King James Bible £2 Gold Proof

Collectable Royal Mint gold proof UK £2 coin, issued to celebrate 400 years since the publication of the King James Bible. Commissioned in 1604 by King James VI and I, the King James Version was published in 1611. This translation of the Christian Bible into English has been described as one of the most important books printed in English and has had a lasting effect on the English language and culture. This commemorative King James Bible coin displays words from the Gospel according to John, with the printing blocks on the left and the blackletter typeface used in the first edition on the right. Struck in 15.97 grams of 22-carat gold, this £2 has a bi-metallic proof finish achieved with red and yellow gold alloys. This pre-owned collectable comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity, which confirms that this is one of just 1,000 gold proof King James Bible coins authorised for release in 2011.
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Coinage Portrait Of Queen Elizabeth II

Ian Rank-Broadley's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II appears on the obverse of this Royal Mint coin with an inscription around that reads 'ELIZABETH · II · D · G · REG · FID · DEF ·' with 'TWO POUNDS' below.

In The Beginning Was The Word

The reverse of this 2011 Royal Mint coin was designed by Paul Stafford and Benjamin Wright and inspired by John 1:1, 'In the beginning was the Word'. This verse is rendered in the blackletter typeface used to print the first edition of the King James Bible, with the corresponding printing blocks to the left. The words 'KING JAMES BIBLE' are shown above, with the anniversary dates '1611-2011' below.

King James Bible £2 Edge Lettering

The edge of this 2011 King James Bible Two Pound coin reads 'THE AUTHORISED VERSION'.

22-Carat Gold Proof 2011 £2 Coin

This UK coin is struck in 15.97 grams of 22-carat gold with a proof finish. A bimetallic appearance, inspired by circulating Two Pound coins, is achieved with the use of a yellow gold alloy for the inner ring and a red gold alloy for the outer ring.

Premium Royal Mint Collectors Coin

This pre-owned Royal Mint coin is from a limited edition presentation of 1,000 coins. This example comes in its original presentation case with a numbered certificate of authenticity enclosed.