2001 Marconi Two Pound Coins

Reverse of Marconi Telegraph Centenary £2 Coin Silver Proof Version

Obverse of Silver Proof Version

Different Versions
As usual, this coin will be available in a number of different versions, most of which we have available from stock as from January 17th:-

• Ordinary circulation version, which should be available from banks and post offices during the year.
• Specimen version, issued in Royal Mint folder. This has a superior finish compared with the ordinary coins, so will be preferred by most collectors. the folders are also very attractive and informative, and made interesting and unusual gifts.
• Silver Proof version, with the outer part gold plated.
• Piedfort proof version, similar but made double weight, with a lower mintage.
• Gold proof version, made of two different shades of 22 carat gold.

Obverse
The Fourth Portrait
The fourth of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank Broadley, FRBS, FSNAD, whose initials IRB appear under the head, as used on all British coins from 1998.

Reverse
A representation of radio waves emanating from a source at the left of the coin, and spreading out around the date. A spark of electricity links the zeros of the date. the morse code for "S", three dots, has been incorporated into the design. This was the original signal sent from Cornwall to Newfoundland in 1901.
TWO POUNDS

Edge
The edge is milled, and also has the incuse inscription:-
WIRELESS BRIDGES THE ATLANTIC
MARCONI 1901

Prices

Version	Mintage	Weight	Available	Price £	Price $
BU Specimen in Folder	N/A	12.00	Now	£6.95	$9.50
Silver Proof	25,000	12.00	Now	£24	$37.50
Piedfort Silver Proof	10,000	24.00	Now	£46.50	$75
Piedfort Silver Proof - Special Offer	10,000	24.00	Now	£35	$60
Gold Proof	2,500	15.976	Now	£325	$650

Technical Specifications - Base Metal Version

Alloy	Inner Disc	Cupro-nickel
Alloy	Outer Ring	Nickel-brass
Diameter		28.40 mms
Weight		12.00 grams

Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £2.50 or
Fully Insured £6 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
For further details, please see our Postage & Packing page.

Airmail to USA $10

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2001 Coins

2001 £2 Coin Designs

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