| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | £2 |
| Alloy | Inner: Cupro-nickel. Outer:Nickel-brass |
| Weight | 12.00 g |
| Diameter | 28.40mm |
| Reverse Designer | Edwina Ellis |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Obverse Designer | Martin Jennings |
| Edge Inscription | ∙ MAIORVM GLORIA POSTERIS LVMEN EST |
| Quality | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Year | 2024 |
| Edge | Fine milled incuse edge lettering |
This 2024 National Gallery £2 marks the National Gallery’s bicentenary. For two centuries, the National Gallery has made art accessible to everyone and artist Edwina Ellis brilliantly illustrates the essence of the National Gallery, commemorating its milestone with a fusion of classic and modern styles.
It features an edge inscription of the Gallery’s dictum transcribed from the ceiling of the Wilkins Building ” MAIORVM GLORIA POSTERIS LVMEN EST” and accompanied by packaging that provides a detailed account of the Gallery’s fascinating history.
The 2024 National Gallery £2 is available as a £2 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin, 2 Silver Proof Coin (Limited Edition 2,500), 1/40oz Gold Proof Coin (Limited Edition 2,024), £2 Silver Proof Piedfort Coin (Limited Edition 700) and £2 Gold Proof Coin (Limited Edition 150).
