2007 Two Pound Coins

Obverse of 2007 Abolition of Slave Trade Two Pound Coins

Two Pounds Index

Abolition of Slave Trade Reverse of 2007 Two Pound Coin

Since 1986. the Royal Mint has issued two pound coins, often with special commemorative themes. For 2007, there will be two different designs, one based on the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade. There may also be a "definitive" version in addition.

The Abolition of the Slave Trade
The Abolition of the Slave Trade is celebrated on a new £2 coin for 2007. Struck to Brilliant Uncirculated quality, the coin will be displayed in an informative presentation pack.
The antislavery movement of today is still fighting contemporary forms of slavery but it is indebted to the people who, 200 years ago, sacrificed so much. These people were bold enough to believe that they could make a difference and actually change the world. Through their humanitarian efforts and compassion the slave trade was recognised as an inhuman system that should never be tolerated

Different Versions
In addition to the gold proof version offered here, the £2 is being produced the following different versions, further details of which are shown here soon.

• 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
The gold proof versions will be produced in 22 carat red gold, with the centre "gold sprayed" according to the Royal Mint, before striking.

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.
The legend (inscription) reads:
ELIZABETH II D G REG FID DEF
TWO POUNDS

Reverse
The reverse shows a simple but effective and pleasing design in which a broken link of a chain forms the 0 numeral of the date, 1807.
The legend (inscription) reads:
AN ACT FOR THE ABOLITION OF THE SLAVE TRADE
2007

Edge

Specifications

Diameter	Weight	Alloy	Gold Content	Issue Limit
28.40	15.97	.9166	0.4707	TBA

Prices & Availability
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.

Version	Mintage	Available	Issue Price £	Our Price £	Price $
BU Specimen in Folder	100,000	Now	£7.45	£6.95	$13.90
Silver Proof	10,000	Now	£29.95	£27.95	$55.90
Piedfort Silver Proof	TBA	TBA	£TBA	£Ask	$Ask
Gold Proof	1,000	Yes	£395	£375	$750

Notes on Table
Issue Price = Official Royal Mint issue price.
Price £ = Our price in pounds sterling.
Price $ = Our price in US dollars.

2007 Act of Union Two Pounds

2007 Coins

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