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ROYAL MINT ENGINEERS NEW £2 COINS
TO CELEBRATE THE WORK OF BRITISH LEGEND BRUNEL
Today the Royal Mint launches two new £2 coins to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of one of Britain’s most famous engineers, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. One reflects the character of Brunel and the other celebrates his many achievements.
Both coin designs represent Brunel’s dedication and achievements. Artist Rod Kelly who designed ‘The Man’ Brunel £2 coin explains, “I used early black and white photographs to develop an image of Brunel. To accompany this I was struck by the beauty of the Royal Albert Bridge and Brunel’s amazing achievements in the progression of the then modern railway.” The second design entitled ‘His Achievement’ by engraver Robert Evans depicts Paddington Station and illustrates the impact that Brunel’s structures have had on the British landscape. The obverse of both coins features the portrait of the Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley, FRBS, which has appeared on United Kingdom coins since 1998.
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