2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Charles Dickens; Gold Proof)
Obverse
Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Lettering: ELIZABETH·II·D·G·REG·FID·DEF IRB ·TWO POUNDS·2012·
Reverse
A profile outline of Charles Dickens created from the titles of his works.
Lettering: 1812 CHARLES DICKENS 1870
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Elizabeth II (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
medal
Demonetization
No
Face Value
2 Pounds (Numeric: 2)
Engravers
Obverse
Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse
Matthew Dent
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
15.98 g
Size
28.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH·II·D·G·REG·FID·DEF IRB ·TWO POUNDS·2012·
Reverse Lettering
1812 CHARLES DICKENS 1870
Comments
Released as part of the Annual Gold Proof set (no sales figures) as well as individually (202 sales), and was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort.
© The Royal Mint, 2012
© The Royal Mint, 2012 
