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 1,658.

The coin comes with a presentation box and a unique certificate of authenticity.

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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.

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£1,563.81
Product ID	2018
Stock Status	In Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Diameter	28.4 mm
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.4707
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
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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