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Reverse with presentation box and cert
Estimated UK Delivery
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Stock status
In Stock
Product ID
2018
2001 Marconi Gold Proof £2 Coin
These 2001 Marconi Gold Proof £2 Coins were issued by the Royal Mint to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first wireless transmission across the Atlantic Ocean.
Each coin is struck in 22-carat gold (0.9167 fineness) and has a limited mintage of 49,372.
The coin comes with a presentation box and a unique certificate of authenticity.
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Terms & Delivery
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Terms & Delivery
Who was Guglielmo Marconi?
Guglielmo Marconi was an Italian inventor that is best known for being the creator of the radio. Furthermore, he won the Nobel prize in physics in 1909 for his contribution to the development of wireless telegraphy.
Guglielmo Marconi First Wireless Wransmission Across The Atlantic
This coin celebrates the first wireless transmission across the Atlantic. In 1901, Guglielmo Marconi accomplished the task, sending the Morse code for the letter 'S' from Poldhu in Cornwall, England, to Newfoundland, Canada. This breakthrough revolutionised communication throughout the world.
This coin was issued in 2001 in order to celebrate the centenary of his achievement.
Obverse
The obverse features Ian Rank-Broadley's coinage portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, with a legend surrounding:
ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRA·REG·FID·DEF ·
IRB
Reverse
The reverse shows Marconi's wireless transmission, which took place in 1901. It was designed by the engraver Robert Evans, who trained at the Royal Mint before eventually becoming a senior engraver.
The design shows a representation of radio waves emanating from a source at the left of the coin, and spreading out around the date. A spark of electricity links the zeros of the date. The morse code for "S", three dots, has been incorporated into the design. This was the original signal sent from Cornwall to Newfoundland in 1901.
Specification
| Metal | Gold |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Gold Weight Troy Ounces | 0.471 |
| Fineness / Carat | 0.917 / 22 |
| Mintage Figure | 49,372 |
| Date | 2001 |
| Obverse Designer | Ian Rank-Broadley |
| Reverse Designer | Robert Evans |
| Issuing Monarch | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Mint / Brand | The Royal Mint |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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- Tuesday 24th December 2024 - Phone lines 9:30 - 14:00 (Last showroom appointment 12:00pm - Collections Only).
- Wednesday 25th December 2024 - Wednesday 1st January 2025 - Closed (Urgent enquiries will still be answered during this time).
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- All orders placed between Friday 20th December 2024 and Wednesday 1st January 2025 will be despatched between 2nd - 5th January 2025.
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Christmas Despatch 2024
- Last despatch date for UKSTANDARD orders in time for Christmas – Monday 16th December.
- Last despatch date for UKSPECIAL orders over £5,000 in time for Christmas – Wednesday 18th December.
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New Year
- First despatch date in the New Year – Thursday 2nd January 2025.
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.
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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