UK Two Pounds (Technology Motif)

A bimetallic coin featuring the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and an abstract technological/historical design representing technological evolution on the reverse.

Introduced in 1997 as the UK's first bimetallic circulation coin, the technology-themed £2 coin represents humanity's advancement through history, from the Iron Age to the Industrial Revolution and the electronic age.

Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. The legend reads 'ELIZABETH II DEI GRA REG FID DEF'.

An abstract design by Bruce Rushin representing the history of technological development, showing concentric circles connected by lines, symbolizing the Iron Age, the Industrial Revolution, and the electronic era. The denomination 'TWO POUNDS' and the year '2000' are inscribed along the outer ring.

$2.50 - $5.00 in circulated condition

About Very Fine (AVF) to Fine, showing moderate circulation wear, surface scratches, and slight verdigris/toning build-up in the recesses.

Common circulation coin, mintage for 2000 is approximately 25,658,000

Look for alignment errors in the bimetallic assembly, incorrect edge lettering, or missing edge inscriptions.

Other UK £2 commemorative bimetallic issues (such as Commonwealth Games or DNA £2 coins)

Handle by the edges to avoid transferring oils from skin. Store in a dry environment in a coin flip, capsule, or album. Do not clean, as harsh cleaning ruins numismatic value.