Description
Celebrate the literary legacy of one of Scotland’s most famous historic figures with the 2021 Sir Walter Scott £2 coin. Issued by The Royal Mint to mark the 250th anniversary of his birth, this beautifully crafted bi-metallic coin honors the monumental contributions of the legendary author behind masterpieces like Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, and Waverley.The distinctive reverse, created by renowned textual artist Stephen Raw, features an elegant side-profile silhouette of the author skillfully integrated with his literary titles: “Novelist, Historian, Poet”.
The edge of the coin is inscribed with the inspiring quote “THE WILL TO DO, THE SOUL TO DARE”, extracted directly from Scott’s famous 1810 epic poem, The Lady of the Lake. The obverse displays the classic fifth definitive coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark. Perfect for literary enthusiasts and numismatists alike, this coin is a striking tribute to a true titan of British literature.
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