2 Pounds 1997 [United Kingdom]

About the object

Country: United Kingdom
Shape: Round
Weight: 12 g
Metal: Nickel Silver
Bimetallic: center - copper-nickel alloy, ring - nickel brass
Composition: Cu-Ni-Zn
Denomination: 2 pounds
Currency unit: Pound
Orientation: Medal alignment
Reference: KM# 976
Diameter: 28.4 mm

Reverse

Three circles divide the field into four sectors. In the central part, a smaller diameter circle is shaded with vertical lines, with a decorative floral pattern over the shading. In the second sector from the center, various-sized gear wheels of a clock mechanism are depicted. In the third sector, a decorative pattern of curved lines and dots. In the upper part, along the edge of the coin, the English text: 'TWO POUNDS', below along the rim the minting year 1997. Between the inscriptions, a decorative element in the form of intersecting broken lines. Along the circumferences of the rim and inner circle, decorative elements in the form of dots.

Obverse

In the central part, within a circle of silvery metal, the right-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II. Around the edge of the coin, divided by a cross, the inscription: 'ELIZABETH II. DEI. GRATIA. REGINA. F. D', which translates from English as 'Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God Queen, Defender of the Faith'. Below the truncation of the shoulder, the monogram 'RDM' - the signature of engraver Raphael David Maklouf. Along the circumferences of the rim and inner circle, decorative elements in the form of dots.