2006 Isambard Kingdom Brunel Engineer £2
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2006 Isambard Kingdom Brunel Engineer £2
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About This Design
The design features a portrait of Isambard Kingdom Brunel with two of his engineering achievements, encircled by a chain with the denomination ‘Two Pounds’ above and the date ‘2006’ below.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel is arguably Britain’s greatest engineer. During a career that spanned more than 30 years, he used his remarkable inventiveness and considerable talent in a multitude of engineering fields. His status as a truly great Briton is indisputable and in 2006 The Royal Mint was proud to honour the man and his achievements with two £2 coins. The first commemorative design, by Rod Kelly, features a portrait of Brunel with the spectacular Royal Albert Bridge in the background and is encircled by symbolic chain links. The second, by Robert Evans, celebrates Brunel’s great achievements, portraying a dramatic view of Paddington Station, the main terminus of the Great Western Railway of which Brunel was the Chief Engineer.
Specifications |
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Issued | 2006 |
Diameter | 28.4mm |
Weight | 12.0g |
Thickness | 2.5mm |
Composition | Outer: Nickel-brass (76% copper, 4% nickel, 20% zinc) Inner: Cupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) |
Obverse Designer | Ian Rank-Broadley |
Reverse Designer | Rod Kelly |
Edge | Milled |
Edge Inscription | 1806-1859 ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL ENGINEER |
Mintage | 7,928,250* |
Made by The Royal Mint