2001 Wireless Transmission £2

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Will arrive in circulated condition

About This Design 

2001 saw the centenary of Guglielmo Marconi’s first wireless transmission across the Atlantic. It was a feat that had been thought impossible but, in December 1901, the letter ‘S’ in Morse Code – three dots – was successfully transmitted from Poldhu in Cornwall to St John’s, Newfoundland. To commemorate Marconi’s historic achievement – an achievement that was to revolutionise global communication and bring tremendous benefits to mankind – The Royal Mint produced a special £2 coin. Taking radio waves as its theme, the design by Robert Evans symbolises Marconi’s impact on twentieth-century communication. Radio waves decorate both the centre and outer border while a spark of electricity links the zeros of the date and represents the generation of the signal. The design is completed with the edge inscription ‘…WIRELESS BRIDGES THE ATLANTIC… MARCONI 1901’.

 

Specifications

Issued 2001
Diameter 28.4mm
Weight 12.0g
Thickness 2.5mm
Composition
Outer: Nickel-brass (76% copper, 4% nickel, 20% zinc)
Inner: Cupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
Obverse Designer Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse Designer Robert Evans
Edge Milled
Edge Inscription WIRELESS BRIDGES THE ATLANTIC…MARCONI 1901…
Mintage 4,558,000*

Based on 31 reviews

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  1. Glenn B. (verified owner)

    Glenn B.

  2. Malcolm (verified owner)

    Good condition

    Malcolm

  3. Anonymous (verified owner)

    Anonymous

    • UkCoinHunt (store manager)

      Item is being posted to Australia left here on the 28th its only been 3 days. Please allow 1-3 weeks which is the estimated time frame for it to arrive. Thank You.

      UkCoinHunt

  4. Steve Wileman (verified owner)

    Steve Wileman

  5. SUSAN G. (verified owner)

    Good coin thanks

    SUSAN G.

  6. Ian S. (verified owner)

    Ian S.

  7. James A. (verified owner)

    Great condition.

    James A.

  8. Anthony P. (verified owner)

    Anthony P.

  9. Helen Smith (verified owner)

    Love the design glad I bought it

    Helen Smith

  10. charlie n. (verified owner)

    charlie n.

  11. Guy J. (verified owner)

    Easy to order, very swift service in wonderful condition.

    Guy J.

  12. Mark (verified owner)

    Coin was circulated but in good condition and well packaged – very happy.

    Mark

  13. LYNNE (verified owner)

    Brilliant transaction

    LYNNE

  14. Aidan Cahill (verified owner)

    Beautiful condition

    Aidan Cahill

  15. Jane Lilley (verified owner)

    Jane Lilley

  16. Riley F. (verified owner)

    Riley F.

  17. Craig Knowles (verified owner)

    Coin came in great condition

    Craig Knowles

  18. Emma B. (verified owner)

    Emma B.

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    Jane Lilley

  22. Graham Hall (verified owner)

    Graham Hall

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    Hannah C.

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    Anonymous

  27. Hannah C. (verified owner)

    Hannah C.

  28. William G. (verified owner)

    Nice clean coin

    William G.

  29. Patrick (verified owner)

    See above comments on condition.

    Patrick

  30. Hannah C. (verified owner)

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