Elizabeth II (1952 -2022), gold proof Two-Pounds, 2009, 250th Anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, crowned head right in 22 carats yellow gold, IRB initials below for designer Ian Rank-Broadley, Latin legend surrounding in red gold, ELIZABETH II. D. G. REG. FID.DEF. 2009., rev. design by the Royal Mint engraving team featuring a quote from the song Auld Lang Syne, 'WE'LL TAK A CUP A'KINDNESS YET, FOR AULD LANG SYNE' surrounded by red gold with the inscription '1759 ROBERT BURNS 1796' and the denomination 'TWO POUNDS', with edge inscription 'SHOULD AULD ACQUANTAINCE BE FORGOT', 15.97g (S.K24). Brilliant proof as struck, accompanied by original Royal Mint box and certificate of authenticity.

Limited issue of 1,000.

The Latin legend translates as “Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.”

Estimate: £ 550 - 650