![]() ![]() He was nominated for the Nobel Prize for Literature four times. The first of the £2 coins marks the achievements of renowned science fiction author H.G.The two-pound coins in this set recognise two treasured writers, and the icon Britannia. The edge inscription reads 'FULL OF HONOUR AND YEARS'. The broadcast reference is a subtle nod to the television-related motif of this 13-coin collection. The 2021 design by renowned sculptor Timothy Noad captures the royal cypher of Elizabeth II accompanied by the inscription 'MY HEART AND MY DEVOTION” in reference to the oath she made to the people in her first televised Christmas broadcast in 1957. ![]() In 2017, Queen Elizabeth II became the UK's longest reigning Monarch, commemorating over 65 years since her accession to the throne. Her official birthday takes place in June and her actual birthday is on 21st April. Her Majesty has two birthdays as is tradition to permit celebrations during the summer months. The Crown in this 2021 annual set honours The Queen's 95th birthday. A special version of the 2nd Portrait of HM The Queen, Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin RA, which was first introduced in 1968, is featured on the 50p celebrating 50 years of decimalisation. The obverse of the 13 coins in this set from The Royal Mint present the 5th Portrait of Her Majesty The Queen by Jody Clark on all the coins except one. The eight definitive coins are the £2 Britannia coin by Antony Dufort, a £1 'four nations' design by David Pearce, and the 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p and 1p by Matthew Dent. Wells £2 coin, the Sir Walter Scott £2 coin, and a Crown to mark Her Majesty the Queen's 95th birthday. The special reverses of this 2021 thirteen-coin Brilliant Uncirculated set are the 50th anniversary of decimalisation 50p, the John Logie Baird 50p, the H.G. Annually, The Royal Mint releases a collection of the eight definitive circulating coins of the year alongside five special commemorative coins. ![]()
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