The 2013 two pound has been struck to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Guinea.
This is the third ?2 coin released in 2013, the other two were issued to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the London Underground.
The Guinea
The first guinea was struck under the reign of Charles II, when it was worth ?1 or 20 shillings - considerably less than it's worth now! During its circulation, the coin's value changed based on the gold fluctuations, however it wasn't until 1717 when the master of the mint, Sir Isaac Newton, set it's price at 21 shillings.
The last guinea was struck in 1813.
Obverse
The obverse features the fourth portrait 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
2013
Reverse
The reverse features the most famous design of the guinea, the 'Spade' guinea.
The legend (inscription) reads:
ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOLDEN GUINEA
2013
Specifications
| Diameter | Weight | Issue Limit |
|---|---|---|
|
28.40
|
15.97 | 284 |
Notes
Diameter = millimetres.
Weight = Gross weight in grams.
Gold Content = Actual fine gold content in troy ounces.
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2013 350th Anniversary of the Guinea Two Pound Coin Obverse
2013 350th Anniversary of the Guinea Two Pound Coin Reverse
2013 350th Anniversary of the Guinea Two Pound Coin in Folder Reverse
2013 350th Anniversary of the Guinea Two Pound Coin in Folder Obverse
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