United Kingdom · Charles III (2022–present)
United Kingdom Two Pounds, Ada Lovelace, Gold Proof — Charles III (2023)
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About this coin
Two-pound commemorative honouring Ada Lovelace’s contribution to the early history of computing. Punched-card imagery links her analytical work to later computing technology.
Obverse
The uncrowned head of Charles III faces left.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·2 POUNDS·2023 ·
MJ
Translation
Charles III, by the grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
Punched computer cards accompany Lovelace’s name, life dates and a quotation about discovering nature’s hidden realities.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ADA LOVELACE
COMPUTER VISIONARY 1815-1852
AR DO
A DISCOVERER
OF THE HIDDEN
REALITIES OF
NATURE
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
Different metals and double-weight piedfort versions are separate types. Packaging does not establish a die variety. Recorded sales are distinguished from maximum issue limits.
Measurements
Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 70 | Recorded individual gold proof sales. |