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The Comprehensive Guide to Collecting £2 Coins in the UK - Including Silver & Gold EditionsWelcome to The Definitive Guide to Collecting £2 Coins in the UK, meticulously written by John Dunstone for both novice and seasoned collectors. This fully updated and expanded edition goes far beyond standard circulation coins, offering the most complete reference yet to UK £2 coinage, including Brilliant Uncirculated, Silver Proof, Silver Proof Piedfort, and Gold Proof editions. Arranged in clear chronological order, this book takes readers on a detailed journey through the modern history of the £2 coin, from its introduction in 1997 to the most recent issues. Each coin is presented as part of a wider historical narrative, illustrating how the £2 denomination has become the United Kingdom's primary vehicle for commemorating constitutional milestones, global conflict, scientific discovery, literature, culture, and national identity. Throughout the book, you will find clear imagery and structured listings for £2 coins issued by the Royal Mint. From iconic designs marking events such as Magna Carta, the World Wars, and parliamentary reform, to coins celebrating pioneers like Charles Darwin, Ada Lovelace, Edward Jenner, and J. R. R. Tolkien, every issue is explored as both a collectible object and a piece of living history. Designed with collectors in mind, this guide also functions as a practical tracking tool, allowing you to record which coins you already own and which remain to be found. Whether you are building a complete date run, focusing on specific themes, or upgrading from circulation examples to proof and precious-metal editions, the book helps you stay organised, focused, and motivated. A major expansion in this edition is the inclusion of detailed mintage figures and value guidance across all formats. Circulation and BU coins are assessed alongside Silver Proof and Gold Proof issues, with clear explanations of why values differ and how rarity, condition, and demand interact. For precious-metal coins, the guide also explains how silver and gold market prices influence valuations, helping collectors understand why prices can fluctuate over time. Rather than presenting fixed prices, this book offers realistic value ranges, based on recent sales, encouraging informed decision-making and avoiding unrealistic expectations. Whether you are buying, selling, or simply assessing your collection, this approach provides clarity and confidence in an ever-changing market. More than a price guide, this book places the £2 coin in its proper historical context. It explains why the £2 denomination carries greater symbolic weight than other coins, how its designs reflect long-term national memory, and why it has become one of the most intellectually rich and rewarding areas of modern British numismatics. Whether you are discovering £2 coins in everyday change, investing in premium silver and gold proofs, or seeking a deeper understanding of the stories behind the designs, this guide is intended to be your trusted long-term companion. If you have an interest in British history, fine design, or the enduring appeal of coin collecting, this book will not only support your collecting journey, it will enrich it.

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