2016 first world war 2 coin
In the world of coin collecting many commemorative coins have been issued, but few are as historically powerful as the
First World War £2 coin series
. Struck between
2014 and 2018
, these coins marked the
centenary of the First World War (1914–1918)
and paid tribute to the men and women who played vital roles in the conflict.
For coin collectors and history enthusiasts alike, the
WW1 £2 coins
are much more than currency — they are miniature memorials, designed to keep the memory of the Great War alive.
Designs in the First World War £2 Coin Series
The Royal Mint released several
WW1 commemorative £2 coins
, each telling a different part of the story:
2014 Kitchener £2 Coin – “Your Country Needs You”
The first coin in the series features Lord Kitchener’s iconic recruitment poster, one of the most famous images of the war.
2015 Royal Navy £2 Coin
Honouring the Royal Navy, this coin shows a battleship cutting through the waves. A rare
“flag error” variety
makes some of these coins especially sought-after by collectors.
2016 Army £2 Coin – Pals Battalions
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Rare £2 coin could be worth £100 after design error - do you have one?
The coin, from 2016, has the 'wrong inscription' around its edge
13:53, 10 Apr 2022Updated 13:53, 10 Apr 2022
People are being urged to check their loose change for a rare £2 coin which could be worth up to £100. A 'major error' has been spotted on the inscription around the edge of some of the coins.
The coin in question was minted in 2016 and features an image of the army on one of its face. However the words printed on the outer rim are thought to be from a different coin entirely.
It appears that some coins had the words "the whole city in dreadful flames" etched into them. These were meant for coins commemorating the Great Fire of London, reports The Mirror.
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The correct inscription, however, should say "for king and country". Change experts Coin Hunter said it had found examples of the coin which they say could fetch around £100 if sold.
The first 2016 Army £2 coin showing the incorrect edge inscription was found recently in a bank bag of change in North Ayrs
2016 First World War Army Pals Battalions Piedfort £2 Silver Proof Coin Box Coa
In 2016 to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the First World War and the Army's contribution to victory, the Royal Mint released a very Limited Issue Piedfort Army Pals Battalions£2 Two Pound Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .925 Sterling Silver.
In 1914, as Europe finally went to war, the call went out to enlist. The British Army, unlike the French and German armies, was made up exclusively of volunteers. 30,000 volunteers signed up each day, in response to Lord Kitchener’s famous recruitment drive.
Those who enlisted together were permitted to serve together in ‘Pals Battalions’ with workmates, friends and neighbour's, standing side by side to defend their communities.
The debut of the Kitchener Army of volunteers turned into a massacre. As the British divisions advanced they were cut down by machine gun fire.
Few communities remained untouched by the immense sacrifice paid as a result of this strategic failure.
The reverse designed by Tim Sharp depicts Army Soldiers Pals Battalions - Friends, Neighbours and workmates serving side by side shoulder to shoulder
Rare £2 coin from 2016 could be worth £100 after mistake discovered
People are being advised to check their change after the coin was found to have the incorrect words printed around the edge
14:45, 08 Apr 2022Updated 14:45, 08 Apr 2022
People are being told to check their loose change after a mistake was spotted on some £2 coins. Experts believe the inscription around the edge of the coin has a major error.
The affected coin was minted in 2016 and features an image of the army. However the words printed on the outer rim are thought to be from a different coin entirely.
It appears that some coins had the words "the whole city in dreadful flames" etched. These were meant for coins commemorating the Great Fire of London, reports The Mirror.
The correct inscription should say "for king and country". Change experts Coin Hunter said it had found examples of the coin which they say could fetch around £100 if sold.
The first 2016 Army £2 coin showing the incorrect edge inscription was found recently in a bank bag of change in North Ayrshire. It is not known whether the error occurred in coins struck for circulation or those that were sol