NGC PF70 2001 First Translantic Radio £2 Double Sovereign - Proof Gold Coin

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Year: 2001
Mint: The Royal Mint
Weight (grams): 15.98
Metal: 22 Carat Gold
Dimensions: 28.40mm
Capital Gains Tax and VAT exempt for UK residents: Yes
Grading: NGC PF70
Packaging: NGC certified and encapsulated in a protective slab

Issued in 2001 to commemorate the centenary of the first successful transatlantic radio transmission by Guglielmo Marconi, this £2 Gold Proof coin celebrates one of the most significant technological achievements of the modern era.

The reverse design features concentric radio waves radiating from Cornwall to Newfoundland, symbolising the historic breakthrough that transformed global communication. Struck from (916.7 fine) gold to proof standard and certified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo, this example represents the highest grade available, displaying flawless surfaces and exceptional contrast between the frosted design and mirrored fields.

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