2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th Portrait) - H.G Wells
Obverse: © The Royal Mint
Reverse: © The Royal Mint
Commemorated Event
75th anniversary of death of H.G Wells
Description
This coin as part of the annual sets for 2021, it was also available individually. It was released to mark the 75th anniversary of death of H.G Wells and was struck in BU, silver and gold.
Key Details
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GBR)
Issuer
The Royal Mint
Currency
Pound Sterling (decimalized)
GBP - £
1971 - to date
Type
Non Circulating
Year
2021
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Round
Diameter (⌀)
28.4 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Weight
12 g
Face Value
2 Pounds (2 GBP)
Demonetized
No
Composition
Bimetallic - Center: Cupronickel, Ring: Nickel Brass
Outer: Nickel-Brass (76% copper, 4% nickel, 20% zinc)
Inner: Cupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
Fifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, with legend around.
Obverse Designer
Jody Clark
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 2 POUNDS ·
J.C
Obverse Unabridged Lettering
Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Obverse Lettering Translation
Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Reverse (tails)
Reverse Description
Image of an invisible man and a martian encircled by clock numerals legend and date below.
Reverse Designer
Chris Costello
Reverse Lettering
CTC
2021 H.G. WELLS
Edge
Edge Description
Milled with incuse lettering
Edge Lettering
GOOD BOOKS ARE THE WAREHOUSES OF IDEAS
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2021
Brilliant Uncirculated
2021
Proof