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  • 1997 & 1998 Shoulders of Giants Silver Proof £2 Piedfort Bimetallic 2-Coins Set
  • 1997 & 1998 Shoulders of Giants Silver Proof £2 Piedfort Bimetallic 2-Coins Set 2
  • 1997 & 1998 Shoulders of Giants Silver Proof £2 Piedfort Bimetallic 2-Coins Set cert
  • 1997 & 1998 Shoulders of Giants Silver Proof £2 Piedfort Bimetallic 2-Coins Set cert2
  • 1997 & 1998 Shoulders of Giants Silver Proof £2 Piedfort Bimetallic 2-Coins Set
  • 1997 & 1998 Shoulders of Giants Silver Proof £2 Piedfort Bimetallic 2-Coins Set 2
  • 1997 & 1998 Shoulders of Giants Silver Proof £2 Piedfort Bimetallic 2-Coins Set cert
  • 1997 & 1998 Shoulders of Giants Silver Proof £2 Piedfort Bimetallic 2-Coins Set cert2
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1997 & 1998 Shoulders of Giants Silver Proof £2 Piedfort Bimetallic 2-Coins Set

This Royal Mint 2-coin set features the 1997 & 1998 Shoulders of Giants silver proof piedfort bimetallic £2 coins.

These coins were the first bimetallic coins to be produced by The Royal Mint. Features the Standing on the Shoulders of Giants design, by Bruce Rushin. This was used on £2 coins from 1997 until 2015. 

These piedfort coins are double the thickness and weight of a standard coin. The coins are struck from sterling silver (0.925), and feature different portraits of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

  • The obverse of the 1997 Shoulders of Giants £2 coin features the 3rd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II that was designed by Raphael Maklouf.
  • On the other hand, the 1998 Shoulders of Giants £2 coin features the 4th effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian-Rank-Broadley.

See our Silver British Decimal £2 Collection.

£85.00

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Totals are approximate until metal prices are confirmed on the next LBMA fix.

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What is the Shoulders of Giants Design?

The shoulders of giants reverse design was created to showcase the history of technological achievements. The design features four concentric circles, that show how mankind went through the industrial age, technological age, iron age, to the internet.

Obverse

These coins feature the 3rd and 4th portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Reverse

The reverse shows four circles to show humanity’s technological achievements. Also, the coin bears the inscription that reads as:

TWO POUNDS 1997

TWO POUNDS 1998

Specification

MetalSilver
Diameter28.4 mm
Weight / SizePiedfort
Silver Weight Troy Ounces1.427
Fineness / Carat0.925 Sterling
Obverse DesignerAssorted
Reverse DesignerBruce Rushin
Issuing Monarch Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint / BrandThe Royal Mint
CountryUnited Kingdom
Terms & Delivery

Terms of Sale - Key Points

You can find more information on payment and identification requirements.

Bullion coins are provided as is and on occasion may have some minor scratches or edge knocks. These are not regarded as faulty or damaged goods as their precious metal content and value as a bullion coin is not affected. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.

Gold investment products are VAT free. Silver investment products are inclusive of VAT at the current rate unless otherwise stated.

All investment products are based on the live precious metal price. Prices will be fixed once the item has been added to the basket and recalculates just before checking out. 

If your product is not a graded coin and is considered a bullion item, it should be noted that these are bought and sold on low premiums over their precious metal content and not solely for aesthetic purposes; therefore, some products may have edge knocks and/or marks. These edge knocks and marks do not alter the specifications of the coins.

Please note that all investment products are exempt from the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 and therefore customers do not have the right to cancel their order once the order has been accepted. If customers no longer wish to go ahead with their investment purchase, there is an option to sell the products back to Chard (1964) Ltd instead. View our current buy back prices.

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Delivery Information

We aim to dispatch orders within 48 hours of receiving cleared funds. Our standard delivery methods are as follows.

Orders over £60 - Fully Insured Delivery.

  • Within the UK and BFPO - Next day fully insured and tracked. Delivery starts from £6. 

Orders under £60

  • Within the UK and BFPO - Royal Mail 2nd Class. Your order will normally arrive within 2-3 working days. Delivery starts from £3.50.

If you wish to have your order sent by an alternative method (e.g., Saturday Guaranteed) please contact +441253343081 for more information. Please note, we will not dispatch high value orders over a bank holiday weekend.

For international delivery, please check with your local customs office for more information on custom duty and taxes.

Full delivery information can be found by clicking here.

Postal Insurance

We offer fully insured delivery on all special delivery options. We do need to pass on the cost of this insurance as it soon adds up shipping high value gold and silver products. 

  • Orders under £1500 there is no additional fee.
  • Orders over £1500 we charge a fee in order to cover the increasing costs of insurance. For every £1500 we apply a £1 fee. 

If you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to call the showroom on +441253343081 and one of our team can discuss your purchase.