Isambard Kingdom Brunel 2006 Engineer £2 Commemorative Coin

Isambard Kingdom Brunel 2006 Engineer £2 Commemorative Coin

The Isambard Kingdom Brunel 2006 commemorative £2 coin celebrates Britain’s greatest engineer with a striking design by Rod Kelly. This circulated coin features a portrait of Brunel alongside the Royal Albert Bridge, encircled by symbolic chain links with “Two Pounds” above and “2006” below.

About This Design

During his remarkable 30-year career, Brunel demonstrated extraordinary inventiveness across multiple engineering fields. The Royal Mint honored his legacy with two £2 coins in 2006. This first design showcases Brunel with his spectacular Royal Albert Bridge achievement in the background. The second design by Robert Evans depicts Paddington Station, highlighting Brunel’s work as Chief Engineer of the Great Western Railway.

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