2 Pounds 2016 World War I and Army
By Coinsanduk | Friday, 4 April 2025
In 1914, tensions in South East Europe would spill over into war; a conflict that would engulf the rest of Europe, then the world. This was a new kind of warfare, fought on an industrial scale by land, sea and air. The tactics of the past were rendered obsolete by new technology and the sheer scale of the combat.
The British Army needed to swell its ranks, so the call went out to enlist. To aid the recruitment drive, men were permitted to serve alongside those they knew in Pals Battalions - friends, neighbours and workmates serving side by side.
In continuation of the five years program of commemoration, the Royal Mint produced a £2 coin with the team at creative agency Uniform to remember the camaraderie of those men and the unity and pride of the communities they volunteered to defend.
It was created in association with Imperial War Museums, and every purchase included a contribution to help fund their work.
A variety with edge error exists. The edge inscription is incorrect. Instead of FOR KING AND COUNTRY, the words are THE WHOLE CITY IN DREADFUL FLAMES.
This $2 coin was also produced in silver, silver piedfort and gold.
Specifications
- Alloy: Inner: Cupronickel. Outer: Nickel-brass.
- Weight: 12g
- Diameter : 28.4mm
- Thickness: 2.5mm
- Edge: Milled
- Die axis: ??
