2011 £2 Coin - 400th Anniversary - King James Bible

The King James Bible 400th Anniversary £2 coin

Commemorate a beloved cornerstone of our culture and language. Four centuries since its first publication; the King James Bible; still praised by scholars for its majestic style and poetic rhythms is now celebrated on the 2011 £2 coin.

The poetry and beauty of the King James Bible are very familiar, in fact so familiar that it forms part of the fabric of life in the UK. 2011 is an important year because the text has now been with us through four centuries.

Coin Specifications

Denomination - £2
Alloy - Inner: Cupro-nickel; Outer: Nickel-brass
Weight - 12.00g
Diameter - 28.40mm

Condition - Circulated