Isambard Kingdom Brunel Paddington Station £2 2006 – Circulated Coin

Isambard Kingdom Brunel Paddington Station £2 2006

The Isambard Kingdom Brunel Paddington Station £2 2006 celebrates one of Britain’s greatest engineers. This striking design by Robert Evans features a dramatic view of Paddington Station’s iconic roof, with “Brunel” inscribed to the right and “Two Pounds” below.

About This Design

This coin honors Brunel’s remarkable achievements as Chief Engineer of the Great Western Railway. The design showcases Paddington Station, the main terminus of this revolutionary railway system. This is the second in a series of two £2 coins released in 2006 celebrating Brunel’s engineering legacy, with the first featuring his portrait alongside the Royal Albert Bridge.

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: Robert Evans
• Edge: Milled
• Edge Inscription: SO MANY IRONS IN THE FIRE
• Mintage: 7,452,250

Made by The Royal Mint, this coin represents a fitting tribute to Brunel’s engineering genius and his lasting impact on British infrastructure.

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.