Referred to as cupro-nickel or copper-nickel. Metal composition of silver coloured part: 75% copper, 25% nickel. Metal composition of gold coloured part: 76% copper, 4% nickel, 20% zinc. Shown below are all UK £2 coin types and details (click on text below the images for more info):ġ994 Trial Bi-metallic coin.
As of the end of 2022 there are 88 different bi-metallic £2 coins. Note that the edge lettering can be up one way or the other, it’s completely random. Click on the dates below to see the £2 coin(s) issued for that year.Įdge lettering up the wrong way?: I get a lot of enquiries about the wording on the edges of £1 and £2 coins. They initially had the edge motto ‘STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS’. Initially the first bi-metallic £2 coins were non-commemorative and featured the ages of development reverse. Collecting 2 coins has become increasingly popular in recent years, with The Royal Mint issuing special coins featuring a range of different subjects, famous figures and anniversaries. The older coins remain legal tender but are rarely seen in circulation. The 2 coin has been in circulation since 1997 and over the years there has been over 50 different designs, many of. Seven single metal gold coloured thicker coins were issued before this date. The familiar bi-metallic UK £2 coin was introduced in 1998 (the first was actually dated 1997).
