1998 “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” £2 Coin – Marconi Radio Waves – Queen Elizabeth II

Description

1998 “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” £2 Coin – Marconi Radio Waves – Queen Elizabeth II

🪙 Type: Two Pounds (£2)
👑 Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
📅 Year: 1998
🧱 Metal: Bi-metal (Cupro-Nickel Centre, Nickel-Brass Outer Ring)
⚖️ Weight: 12.10g
🏛 Origin: United Kingdom

Condition:
Presented in clean circulated condition with strong detail to both obverse and reverse. The iconic radio waves design remains bold with clear date and legends. Light, honest circulation wear only. No bends, cracks, or damage.

A solid, well-presented example for its age.

Description:
A genuine 1998 “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” £2 coin issued to commemorate the centenary of Guglielmo Marconi’s first successful wireless transmission. The reverse features the famous radio waves design radiating from a central transmitter, inspired by Isaac Newton’s quote about building on the work of those before us.

One of the most recognisable and collectable early modern UK £2 designs and a staple piece for any complete £2 collection.