The First World War began in 1914. To mark the occasion a special £2 was minted. The First World War…
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In 2011 the Royal Mint decided to honour the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible with a commemorative £2.…
In 2006 the Royal Mint issued two coins to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Isambard Kingdom Brunel.…
Isambard Kingdom Brunel was one of the country’s greatest engineers. The 200th anniversary of his birth was in 2006, and…
In 1807 the Slave Trade Act came in to force and to commemorate the 200th anniversary of this important occasion,…
Florence Nightingale is one of Britain’s most well-known historic figures. She died in 1910 and to commemorate her life and…
In 2009 the Charles Darwin £2 was issued. This coin celebrated the 200th anniversary of the famous British scientist. This…
Robert Burns is Scotland’s most famous poet. The 250th anniversary of his birth was in 2009, and a £2 was…
In 1666, London was devastated by the Great Fire of London. To mark the 350th anniversary of this historic occasion…
In 2013 the Royal Mint released £2 coins to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the London Underground.…
