2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Robert Burns; Silver Piedfort)
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 · 2009 ·
Reverse
A design featuring a quote from the song Auld Lang Syne in the handwriting of Robert Burns.
Lettering: 1759 ROBERT BURNS 1796 we'll tak a cup of kindness yet, O for auld lang syne. TWO POUNDS
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
The Royal Mint Team
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
24 g
Size
28.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH · II · D · G · REG · FID · DEF IRB · 2009 ·
Reverse Lettering
1759 ROBERT BURNS 1796 we'll tak a cup of kindness yet, O for auld lang syne. TWO POUNDS
Comments
Issued as part of the Annual Silver Piedfort Set for 2009 and as individual pieces (3,500 sales), the design was also produced in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue Limit: 3,500
© The Royal Mint, 2009
© The Royal Mint, 2009 
