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2006 UK Coin £2 Gold Proof Brunel - The Man
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.
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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.
- Struck to a proof finish in 22 carat gold, 0.916 fineness
- Capital Gains Tax exempt
- British legal tender
- Limited mintage of 1,071
- VAT free Investment Gold
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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Obverse
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
Reverse
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.
Key Information
| Intrinsic Value | £1,101.99 |
| Product ID | 1884 |
| Stock Status | In Stock |
Product Spec
| Metal | Gold |
| Gold Weight Troy Ounces | 0.4708 |
| Date | 2006 |
| Mint/Brand | The Royal Mint |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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