This £2 coin from 2004 features the first steam locomotive and is a great addition to any coin collection. Its denomination is two pounds and it is part of the British decimal coinage that was introduced in 1971. The coin is legal tender in the UK and has a diameter of 28.4 mm. The design of the coin is inspired by the first steam locomotive which was built by George Stephenson in 1814. The locomotive was named 'Blücher' and was used to haul coal at the Killingworth colliery. The obverse of the coin features an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley and the reverse depicts the locomotive with the denomination 'TWO POUNDS'. This coin is a must-have for any coin collector or enthusiast.
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