Obverse
The fourth definitive UK coin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank Broadley. His initials IRB are located below the Queen's portrait.
Lettering: ELIZABETH II DEI GRA REG FID DEF
Reverse
The mace, crosier and sword, allude to the survival under threat of the British establishment. The circular arrangement in which they are shown is also suggestive of a Catherine Wheel, and the surrounding stars are a further reference to fireworks.
Lettering: 1605 * 2005 TWO POUNDS
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