2006 Two Pound Coin - Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Obverse of 2006 Brunel the Man Silver Proof Two Pound Coin

2006 Brunel the Man Silver Proof Two Pound Coin

2006 Brunel the Man Silver Proof Two Pound Coin in Presentation Box

2006 Brunel 'His Achievements' Silver Proof Two Pound Coin

2006 Brunel 'His Achievements' Silver Proof Two Pound Coin in Presentation Box

Prices & Availability

BU Specimen in Folder - The Man

BU Specimen in Folder - His Achievements

Silver Proof - The Man

Silver Proof - His Achievements

The coin titled 'His Achievments' features a magnificent view of Paddington Railway Station, one of Brunel's most famous works, while the other - 'The Man' - has a portrait of the man himself wearing his top hat.

The coin comes in a handsome presentation case of green leather with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing its provenance.

Different Versions

• Ordinary circulation version, which would have been available from banks and post offices during the year.
• Specimen version, issued in Royal Mint folder. This has a superior finish compared with the ordinary coins, so will be preferred by most collectors. the folders are also very attractive and informative, and make interesting and unusual gifts.
• Silver Proof version, with the outer part gold plated.
• Piedfort proof version, similar but made double weight, with a lower mintage.

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 - 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 - 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

Gold Proof Version
The gold proof versions will be produced in 22 carat red gold, with the centre "gold sprayed" according to the Royal Mint, before striking.

Specifications - The Man

Version	Diameter	Weight	Alloy	Actual Metal Weight	Issue Limit
Gold Proof	28.40	15.97	.9166	0.4707	1,071
Silver Piedfort	28.40	24.00	.925	0.7137	3,199
Silver Proof	28.40	12.00	.925	0.3569	7,251
Specimen	28.40	12.00

Specifications - His Achievements

Version	Diameter	Weight	Alloy	Actual Metal Weight	Issue Limit
Gold Proof	28.40	15.97	.9166	0.4707	746
Silver Piedfort	28.40	24.00	.925	0.7137	3,018
Silver Proof	28.40	12.00	.925	0.3569	5,375
Specimen	28.40	12.00

Notes to Table
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
Alloy = Fineness of metal content.
AMW = Fine metal content in troy ounces.

Gold Proof
For the gold proof version, please see our Tax Free Gold website.

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