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A 1994 United Kingdom Royal Mint Brilliant Uncirculated £2 coin, commemorating the Tercentenary of the Bank of England. The bi-metallic coin is presented within its original commemorative cardboard presentation folder. The folder’s exterior features a classical architectural design with columns and a Greek key border, framing an allegorical illustration of a seated figure with riches. It is clearly marked “THE 1994 UNITED KINGDOM BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED £2 COIN CELEBRATING THE TERCENTENARY OF THE BANK OF ENGLAND.” The coin’s reverse displays the dates “1694” and “1994” alongside “Bank of England” and a crown design. The obverse features the portrait of “ELIZABETH II D G REG F D” and “TWO POUNDS.” The interior pages of the folder provide historical context related to the Bank of England, including an illustration of an older one-pound banknote.
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