This 2006 Brunel - The Man £2 gold proof coin issued by The Royal Mint celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, one of Britain's greatest engineers.
In 2006, two different commemorative two pound coins were issued by The Royal Mint to celebrate the life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. This coin marks the bicentenary of his birth and features a portrait of Brunel wearing a top hat.
The other coin commemorates his engineering geniusand bears an engraving of Paddington Railway Station, one of his most notable works.
These coins were also issued as circulation coins and as collectable coins in Brilliant Uncirculated, silver proof and silver proof piedfort finishes.
Struck in 22 carat gold, the coin features a red gold outer band around a yellow gold inner disc. The coin comes in a handsome presentation case of green leather with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing its provenance. The issue limit was 1,500 of each design, however, only 1,071 coins of this design were actually issued.
The coin features the edge inscription 1806 - 1859 ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL ENGINEER
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The obverse bears the fourth definitive UK coin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank Broadley. His initials IRB are located below the Queen's portrait.
The coin features the inscription ELIZABETH II DEI GRA REG FID DEF
Designed by Rod Kelly, the reverse bears a portrait of Brunel wearing a top hat, smoking a cigar, with a wheel and the Clifton Suspension Bridge in the background. A chain border with two riveted plates, each bearing part of the inscription TWO POUNDS 2006 encircles the design.
Denomination: | £2 |
Alloy Inner: | 22 Carat Yellow Gold |
Alloy Outer: | 22 Carat Red Gold |
Weight: | 15.976g |
Diameter: | 28.40mm |
Actual Gold Weight | 0.4708 troy ounce |
Reverse Designer | Rod Kelly |
Obverse Designer: | Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS |
Finish: | Gold Proof |
Mintage: | 1071 |
Mint: | The Royal Mint |
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