Gunpowder Plot 2005 £2 Commemorative Coin

Gunpowder Plot 2005 £2 Commemorative Coin

The Gunpowder Plot 2005 £2 coin commemorates the 400th anniversary of the historic attempt to assassinate King James I at the opening of Parliament on November 5th, 1605. This circulated commemorative coin features an intricate design by Peter Forster that symbolizes the survival of the British establishment under threat.

About This Design

The reverse design showcases an arrangement of crosiers, maces and swords surrounded by stars, with the dates 1605 and 2005 rendered in an early seventeenth-century style font. This circular arrangement is suggestive of a Catherine Wheel, while the surrounding stars reference fireworks – both elements connecting to the annual November 5th celebrations.

Specifications

• Issued: 2005
• 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: Peter Forster
• Edge: Milled
• Edge Inscription: REMEMBER REMEMBER FIFTH OF NOVEMBER
• Mintage: 5,140,500

This coin will arrive in circulated condition. Produced by The Royal Mint, this £2 coin is a perfect addition for collectors interested in British history and commemorative coinage.