Britain 2 pounds 250th Anniversary Robert Burns piedfort silver coin 2009

The 2009 Great Britain £2 Proof Piedfort coin honors the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns, Scotland’s most celebrated poet and a symbol of national pride. Struck in sterling silver to a superb proof finish, this bimetallic piedfort issue embodies cultural and artistic mastery. The obverse features the right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, encircled by the Latin legend “ELIZABETH·II·D·G·REG·FID·DEF·2009”, meaning “Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.” The reverse presents an artistic engraving of Burns’s authentic handwriting with the immortal lines from Auld Lang Syne: “We’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne.” Around the outer ring are the poet’s name and life dates 1759 – 1796, with denomination TWO POUNDS below. This coin beautifully unites Scotland’s poetic heritage with the precision of modern minting, making it a centerpiece of any British commemorative collection.

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