UK Two Pound Coin
OriginUK
First Minted1998
MaterialBimetallic
TypeCoin
About UK Two Pound Coin
The bimetallic two pound coin features a nickel brass outer ring and copper nickel center. Reverse designs commemorate significant British achievements and anniversaries. The first bimetallic two pound coins were issued in 1998, though single metal commemorative versions date to 1986. The technology of bimetallic coins was borrowed from Canada and Italy. Over 500 million have been minted.
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