2 Pounds - Royal Mint Trial
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Reverse: © smithymx67
Description
This was a trial coin issued by The Royal Mint to companies which handle money, for example vending machine manufactures.
Key Details
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GBR)
Issuer
The Royal Mint
Type
Pattern
Year
1994
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Round
Diameter (⌀)
28.4 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Weight
12 g
Face Value
2 Pounds (2)
Composition
Bimetallic - Center: Cupronickel, Ring: Nickel Brass
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
The third portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with text around.
Obverse Designer
Raphael David Maklouf
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA · F · D ·
RDM
Obverse Lettering Translation
Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Reverse (tails)
Reverse Description
A three masted sailing ship called The Mayflower.
Reverse Designer
Christopher Ironside
Reverse Lettering
ROYAL MINT TRIAL
1994
Edge
Edge Description
Milled with lettering
Edge Lettering
DECUS ET TUTAMEN
ANNO REGNI XLVI
Edge Lettering Translation
An ornament and a safeguard
The 46th year of reign
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
1994
4,575
Unknown