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1707 - 2007 ACt of Union
Tercentenary Union of England and Scotland
Of the four new coins, including two new two pounds, this coin appears to have attracted by far the most attention, at least initially. Collectors may be interested to be able to read comments from M.P.s, so we have added them on a 2007 UK Coins News & Comments page.
Sold Out at the Mint!
During the week of Jan 29th-Feb 4th we learnt from one of the Royal Mint Coin Club members that these coins had sold out at the Mint the same day they received the Royal Mint Bulletin / Blurb on this coin.
Sold Out at Chard!
We originally sold out within a week of receiving our delivery, but managed to find one hidden in our stock. This has now been sold so watch this space!
Pre-Release Price
When we first discovered the Royal Mint issue price on these coins of £395, we decided to sell ours at £365, with a saving of £30 per coin, which we have honoured for those customers who pre-ordered. Unfortunately as we are now aware of the limited availability of these coins we have been forced to increasee our price to reflect market conditions.
Different Versions
In addition to the gold proof versions which will be offered on this site, the £2 is is certain to be produced in the following different versions, further details of which are shown on our
other web site.
- Ordinary circulation version, which should be available from banks and post offices during the year.
- Specimen version, issued in Royal Mint folder. This has a superior finish compared with the ordinary coins, so will be preferred by most collectors. the folders are also very attractive and informative, and made interesting and unusual gifts.
- Silver Proof version, with the outer part gold plated.
- Silver piedfort proof version, similar but made double weight, with a lower mintage.
Specifications
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Diameter | Weight | Alloy | Gold Content | Issue Limit
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28.40 | 15.97 | .9166 | 0.4707 | 750
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Prices
Our original pre-release price on the Act of Union coin was £365. All customers who placed firm pre-release orders received their coins at this price. This coin was an immediate and unexpected sell-out at the Royal Mint, and there are still disappointed collectors trying to find one, which is why our most recent price is higher than the original issue price.
Prices & Availability
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.
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Date | Description | Issue Limit | Official Issue Price | Availability | Our Price £ | Price $
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2007 | 1707 Union of England and Scotland £2 Gold Proof | 750 | £395 | Ask | £Ask | $850
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Notes on Table
Issue Price = Official Royal Mint issue price.
Price £ = Our price in pounds sterling.
Price $ = Our price in US dollars.
You may wish to use our order form.
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £6 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10,
Insured Shipping $20
Canada Airmail $15,
Insured Shipping via Fedex $40
2007 Two Pounds Coin - Two Different Designs
Gordon Brown's Announcement Thursday 15th June 2006
There will be 2 different two pound coins for 2007, one to commemorate the three hundredth anniversary of the birth of Union of England and Scotland in 1707, and one for the two hundredth anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade in 1807.
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