2006 Isambard Kingdom Brunel Engineer £2
Coin will arrive in circulated condition
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
|
| 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
