The Royal Mint, 2021

2 Pounds (H.G Wells) – United Kingdom

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 75th anniversary of death of H.G Wells

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 2021

Issuer: United Kingdom

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound sterling (decimal)

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 99,895

Material

Diameter: 28.4 mm

Weight: 12 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Bimetallic (Copper-nickel center, Nickel brass ring)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #2001

Numista: #266333

Value

Exchange value: 2 GBP = $2.71

Inflation-adjusted value: 2.51 GBP

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth V crowned right, wearing George IV State Diadem.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·2 POUNDS·

J.C

Translation:

Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith 2 Pounds

Script: Latin

Languages: English, Latin

Engraver: Jody Clark

Reverse

Description:

Invisible man and Martian encircled by clock numerals, legend and date below.

Inscription:

CTC

2021 H.G. WELLS

Script: Latin

Engraver: Chris Costello

Edge

Milled with incuse lettering

Legend:

GOOD BOOKS ARE THE WAREHOUSES OF IDEAS

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2021	—	91,043	BU
2021	—	8,852	Proof

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