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Specification

Specification Value
Denomination £2
Maximum Coin Mintage 330
Alloy Inner: 22 carat yellow gold. Outer: 22 carat red gold
Weight 15.97 g
Diameter 28.40mm
Specification Value
Reverse Designer Chris Costello
Obverse Designer Jody Clark
Edge Inscription GOOD BOOKS ARE THE WAREHOUSES OF IDEAS
Quality Proof
Year 2021
Pure Metal Type Gold
Edge Plain Lettered

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