When was the two-pound coin introduced?

By Forinfos - 15/01/2026 - 0 comments

The Royal Mint issued the first two-pound coin on June 15, 1998. Prior to this date, two-pound commemorative coins were created, but these coins were not placed in circulation as legal tender.

The release of the two-pound coin in the United Kingdom followed an official review of the coinage utilized in the nation. Members of the general public were invited to submit their own designs for consideration for the backside of the coin. Since its initial release, the front of the coin has carried the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the flip side of the piece varies based on the year it was minted.


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