2015 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta Two Pound Coin

Reverse of 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta Two Pound Coin

Obverse of 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta Two Pound Coin

Two Pounds Index

800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta Two Pound Coin In Folder

800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta Two Pound Coin In Folder Reverse

800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta Silver Proof Two Pound Coin Reverse

800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta Silver Proof Two Pound Coin Obverse

800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta Silver Proof Two Pound Coin in Presentation Box

800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta Silver Proof Two Pound Coin Presentation Box Obverse

800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta Silver Proof Two Pound Coin Certificate Obverse

800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta Silver Proof Two Pound Coin Certificate Reverse

In 2015, The Royal Mint issued a two pound coin to commemorate the 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta. This is the third £2 coin released in 2015, the others being Definitive Britannia £2 and the Royal Navy First World War £2.

We received our first order of coins on the 1st December, 2015.

Uncirculated in Folder

Update - As of 14th January, 2016, the uncirculated coins are sold out at the Royal Mint. Once we have sold our stock we will not be able to get any more.

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Silver Proof

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Magna Carta

The Magna Carta, or "The Great Charter of the Liberties of England" is a charter sealed under oath by King John, and it represents the rights of the average man.

King John fought and lost many battles in France during his reign. The English people were increasingly taxed in order to fund the battles, leading to much anger and resentment. Fed up with how people were being exploited, barons took over London, forcing King John to negotiate.

The Magna Carta was drawn up to give the average person rights and take away power from the King. It meant that king John had to follow the laws of the land. No-one could be arrested or imprisoned, without being judged by their equals, and/or the law of the land.

It was sealed in June, 1215, and is still, to this day, regarded as one of the most important documents in history - representing a move towards freedom for the average man. It also inspired other important documents like the United States Constitution.

Quill Design Inaccuracy: Artistic License or Anachronism

The reverse of the coin was designed by experienced coinage artist, John Bergdahl, who was inspired by the medieval art at the time. It shows King John in the centre, clutching the Magna Carta and a quill, suggesting that he has, or is about to, sign the document. The inaccuracy is that the Magna Carta was in fact sealed by the King, not signed. Read our blog about it here.

Obverse Design

The obverse of the uncirculated coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of the Queen.

The proof version features the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, by Jody Clark.

Specifications

• Ordinary circulation version, which should be 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.
• Gold Proof Version, will be produced in 22 carat red gold, with the centre "gold sprayed" according to the Royal Mint, before striking.

2015 Definitive Britannia £2

2015 Royal Navy First World War £2.

2015 Coins
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