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A 2006 Royal Mint Brilliant Uncirculated two-coin presentation pack commemorating the bicentenary of the birth of Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806–2006). The item comprises a glossy, folding card folder featuring the iconic 1857 photograph of Brunel by Robert Howlett against the launching chains of the SS Great Eastern. The front cover is titled BRUNEL 1806-2006 ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL above a green border with a decorative rivet motif. The spine bears the text COMMEMORATING 200 YEARS 1806-2006 ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL. The interior is illustrated with a line drawing of the arched roof of Paddington Station and contains two £2 coins held behind protective plastic. Both coins display the obverse portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, FRBS. The interior text boxes provide technical specifications for the two commemorative reverse designs. The first coin, titled The man by Rod Kelly, features Brunel against a background of railway architecture with the edge inscription 1806-1859 ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL . ENGINEER. The second coin, titled His Achievements by Robert Evans, depicts a section of the Royal Albert Bridge with the edge inscription SO MANY IRONS IN THE FIRE. Technical specifications for each coin include an alloy inner of cupro-nickel and an alloy outer of nickel-brass.
Weight (per coin): 12.00g
Diameter (per coin): 28.40mm.
Condition report:
The card folder shows minor shelf wear and rubbing to the exterior edges and corners. A small scuff is visible on the front cover image near Brunel\'s head. The interior and coins appear to be in excellent condition, with the coins remaining in brilliant uncirculated state behind their original protective plastic.
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