United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)

United Kingdom Two Pounds, Robert Burns, Silver Proof — Elizabeth II (2009)

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About this coin

Two-pound commemorative for the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns’s birth. The reverse carries words from Auld Lang Syne in a handwritten style.

Obverse

Elizabeth II faces right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.

Script: Latin

Lettering

ELIZABETH · II · D · G · REG · FID · DEF
IRB
· 2009 ·

Translation

Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.

Reverse

A short passage from Auld Lang Syne occupies the centre, with Burns’s name, life dates and the denomination around it.

Script: Latin

Lettering

1759 ROBERT BURNS 1796
we'll tak a cup
of kindness yet,
O for auld
lang syne.
TWO POUNDS

Mints and mintmarks

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

No mintmark.

Identification and varieties

Dated 2009. Ordinary, brilliant-uncirculated and base-metal proof strikes are listed within their design. Sterling silver, double-weight silver piedfort and gold proofs are separate types.

Measurements

Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.

Years, mintmarks and variants

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YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
2009LlantrisantNoneProof11937
2009LlantrisantProof

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