2009 Two Pound Coins

Charles Darwin

Two Pounds Index

Since 1986. the Royal Mint has issued two pound coins, often with special commemorative themes. For 2009, there is one for the Centenary of the 1908 London Olympic Games. There is also a "definitive" version in addition.

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 pleasing design.
The legend (inscription) reads:
TWO
POUNDS

Edge
THE 4TH OLYMPIAD LONDON

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The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.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	TBA	2009	£TBA	£TBA	$TBA
Silver Proof	TBA	2009	£TBA	£TBA	$TBA
Piedfort Silver Proof	TBA	2009	£TBA	£TBA	$TBA
Gold Proof	TBA	2009	£TBA	£TBA	$TBA

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

2009 Coins

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