2 £ "Robert Burns" 2009

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Denomination: £2
Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated
Issue limit: 50,000
Alloy: Base Metal
Diameter: 28.40 mm
Weight: 12 grams
Artist: Royal Mint Engraving Team
Packaging: Blister
Certificate: Printed Folder
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, the Royal Mint has struck a commemorative Brilliant Uncirculated £2 coin. Designed by The Royal Mint Engraving Team, the reverse of the coin features an extract taken from the original manuscript of Auld Lang Syne, penned in Burns’ own hand while the outer ring contains the text 1759 ROBERT BURNS 1796 and the denomination TWO POUNDS. The £2 coin is housed in an attractive presentation folder which gives information on the Scottish bard’s life and works, accompanied by beautiful images relating to the information provided.

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One of Scotland’s favourite sons, Robert Burns is one of the great literary figures in British history. On the 250th anniversary of his birth, a £2 coin celebrates his life and work and is held safely in a complementary display card.

* The coin has been struck to Brilliant Uncirculated quality, a standard far higher than those found in pockets and purses
* The commemorative reverse features an extract from Auld Lang Syne, probably Burns most famous work
* As a legal tender coin of the UK, the obverse features the current portrait of Her Majesty The Queen
* Ideal to present as a gift, the card has space to pen your own message.

Anyone with a passion for literature would be delighted to receive this coin - whether it be for a Christmas gift, a ‘Hogmanay’ gift or, perhaps most appropriately, as a special surprise for your guests at your Burns Night Supper!

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Robert Burns £2 Silver Proof Coin

Alloy: .925 Sterling Silver
Weight: 12 gms
Diameter: 28.4 mm
Designer (Reverse): The Royal Mint Engraving Team
Designer (Obverse): Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS
Edge: Inscription SHOULD AULD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT
Mintage: 20 000 pcs.

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Robert Elliot Burns £2 Gold Proof

Alloy: 22 Carat Gold
Weight: 15.98 gms
Diameter: 28.4 mm
Designer (Reverse): The Royal Mint Engraving Team
Designer (Obverse): Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS
Edge Inscription: SHOULD AULD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT
Mintage: 1000 pcs.

This impressive coin is struck in yellow and red gold and is presented in a luxurious case exclusive to the Royal Mint.