Abolition of Slave Trade £2 2007 – Circulated Coin

Abolition of Slave Trade £2 2007 – Circulated Coin

The Abolition of Slave Trade £2 2007 commemorates the 200th anniversary of this historic legislation. This circulated commemorative coin features David Gentleman’s powerful design depicting a broken chain link that symbolizes the end of oppression, cleverly doubling as the zero in the date 1807.

About This Design

This commemorative £2 piece showcases a simple yet impactful broken link in the ‘chains of oppression’ surrounded by the inscription ‘An Act for the Abolition of the Slave Trade’ and the date ‘2007’. The design powerfully represents the significance of the abolition movement that changed history.

Specifications

• Issued: 2007
• 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: David Gentleman
• Edge: Milled
• Edge Inscription: AM I NOT A MAN AND A BROTHER
• Mintage: 8,445,000

This coin will arrive in circulated condition. Minted by The Royal Mint as one of two commemorative £2 coins issued in 2007, alongside the 300th anniversary of the Act of Union between Scotland and England.

Circulation Condition

As a circulated coin, this piece has been in public circulation and will show signs of normal wear and handling consistent with its age and circulation history. These marks are part of the coin’s character and history. The condition is typical for a circulated example of this issue.