2009 £2 Coin - 250th Anniversary of Robert Burns

ROBERT BURNS 1759 - 1796

One of Scotland's favourite sons, Robert Burns was a passionate poet and lyricist as well as a witty satirist of his religious and polital peers.  His most famous work is perhaps "Auld Lang Syne", a song celebrating friendship and sung every year on New Years Eve in the English-speaking world. 

Words taken from "Auld Lang Syne", exactly as written down by Burns "from an old man's singing", now provides an elegant reverse design for the £2 coin marking the 250th Anniversary of his birth.

Coin Specifications

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

Condition - Circulated