Silver Proof Piedfort Two Coin Set

Reverse of 2006 Brunel the Man Silver Proof Two Pound Coin

2006 Silver Proof Piedfort Two Pound Coin Set

Since 1986. the Royal Mint has issued two pound coins, often with special commemorative themes. For 2006, there will be tw different designs based on the bicentenary of the birth of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. There may also be a "definitive" version in addition.
One features a magnificent view of Paddington Railway Station, one of Brunel's most famous works, while the other has a portrait of the man himself wearing his top hat.

Obverse
The Fourth Portrait
The fourth of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank Broadley, FRBS, FSNAD, whose initials IRB appear under the head, as used on all British coins from 1998.

Reverse - Brunel the Man
The reverse has a portrait of the man himself wearing his top hat with segments of a wheel and bridge in the background.
With the inscription:
TWO POUNDS
2006

Edge
1806 - 1859 ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL ENGINEER

Reverse - Brunel his Achievements
The reverse features a magnificent view of Paddington Railway Station, one of Brunel's most famous works.
With the inscription:
2006
BRUNEL
TWO POUNDS

Edge
SO MANY IRONS IN THE FIRE

2006 Silver Proof Piedfort Two Coin Set

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