New UK £2 released featuring Ada Lovelace

When you think of the original pioneers of computer science, names like Charles Babbage and Alan Turing might come to mind.  

But what if we were to tell you that there was someone else who played a pivotal role in building the foundations of modern computing – Ada Lovelace.

Nicknamed ‘The Enchantress of Numbers’ by Charles Babbage himself, Ada Lovelace is the next innovator in science to be honoured on a brand-new UK £2.

First, let me take you back…

A Mathematical Talent 

Ada Lovelace was born in Victorian England and quickly gained an interest in mathematics and science. At the age of just 18, Ada’s mathematical talent secured her a working position alongside ‘The Father of Computers’ himself, Charles Babbage.  

This allowed Ada to focus her work on something revolutionary: Babbage’s Analytical Engine – the first ever computer.  

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The Analytical Engine. Credit: Science Museum Group Website

 A Visionary of the Computer Age 

At the time, Charles Babbage and other scientists only focused on the numerical and calculating abilities of the famous Analytical Engine. But, Ada Lovelace had other ideas… 

She was a critical thinker and knew that the computer had the possibility to go beyond number-crunching; she interpreted the machinery further than anyone else was even considering at the time…

Ultimately, she concluded that the Analytical Engine could manipulate more than just numbers. In fact, it could be used for letters, symbols, and most importantly – instructions.  

This built the foundations of modern computing as we very know it.  

Ada Lovelace’s revolutionary contributions were revealed to the industry in 1843 in the form of seven ‘Notes’. In these Notes, Lovelace provided comprehension, calculations and inputs about the machine and its abilities – resulting in her title as the first ever computer programmer.  

And now, to honour such a revolutionary mindset, Ada Lovelace is being celebrated on a brand-new UK £2 coin.  

The Ada Lovelace £2 Coin Range 

Commemorating Ada’s contributions to computer science, she’s earnt herself a well-deserved place in The Royal Mint’s popular Innovation in Science coin series.  

With a design that depicts the original punch cards that were used to programme the Analytical Engine, the coin’s reverse also reads a quote from Lovelace herself – “a discoverer of the hidden realities of nature”.  

What’s more, this UK £2 coin range comes in a range of specifications…  

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UK 2023 Ada Lovelace Coin Range

From the collector’s favourite – Brilliant Uncirculated quality – to the stunning Silver Proof and Silver Piedfort specifications, there’s something for everyone.  

But be warned – with extremely low edition limits and even less for Westminster Collectors, you’ll have to act fast to secure yours!  

Click here to view the full range and celebrate one of the most remarkable minds in British history >>

The Silver Coin that Speaks Volumes: An Entire Speech Engraved in Precious Metal

Let me introduce you to a coin that speaks volumes…

Meticulously crafted from Pure Silver, the impressive King’s Speech 5oz 100mm Coin has been issued to honour King Charles III’s defining moment as Monarch.

Every word of the emotional and historic address he gave to the nation following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II feature on this coin – that’s 977 words in total!

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The King’s Speech Pure Silver 5oz Coin

A Monarch’s Defining Moment

On the 9th September 2022, just one day removed from Her Late Majesty’s passing, King Charles III made the poignant speech. In the address he paid tribute to his mother and pledged to show the same unwavering commitment to duty.

And so, this coin not only commemorates King Charles III’s first ever speech as Monarch but it also honours the incredible reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

Relive the King’s Speech…

The King’s Speech Pure Silver 5oz Coin is a true numismatic masterpiece, one that has seen incredible demand from collectors worldwide.

In fact its Pure Gold Counterpart, priced at a staggering £59,995, had an edition limit of JUST 5.

Making a Masterpiece

The King’s Speech Silver 5oz is an impressive combination of artistic expression and technical prowess.

The delicate process of striking 977 words onto a coin has been achieved using the process of micro-engraving. Every single word has been meticulously engraved onto the die, a painstaking process that requires remarkable precision and expertise. Skilled artisans devoted countless hours to ensuring that each letter has been flawlessly etched.

Once the micro-engraving is complete, the die is ready to undergo the next step in the coin production process. With force and finesse, it is expertly struck multiple times, employing immense pressure to achieve the pristine Proof finish which brings the micro-engraved words to life.

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Of course, fitting a 9 minute speech onto a coin presented a major challenge. That’s why each coin has been struck from FIVE OUNCES of Pure Silver and measure at an incredible 100mm.

With its minted design, lustrous silver content and the sheer significance of the occasion it commemorates, this coin is an absolute must-have for collectors worldwide.

If you’re interested…

A strict edition limit of 750 has been set. For one of the most remarkable coins we’ve ever seen, that simply will not be enough…

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The Coronation coin that costs as much as a new Porsche

Let me introduce you to one of the most expensive coins I’ve ever seen…

Just 5 of these Half Kilo Gold coins have been commissioned to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III on 6 May 2023 and they are priced at a staggering £59,995!

It’s also one of the largest Gold coins I’ve ever seen, measuring an immense 100mm in diameter.

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The Coronation coin that costs as much as a new Porsche.

And it needs to be because the coin contains the entirety of King Charles III’s first-ever speech as monarch.

On screens across the world, His Majesty paid tribute to his mother and revealed his vision and desires for this forthcoming reign.

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This impressive coin contains the entirety of King Charles III’s first ever speech as monarch.

All 977 words he spoke to the nation following the death of his mother. It started:

I speak to you today with feelings of profound sorrow. Throughout her life, Her Majesty The Queen – my beloved Mother – was an inspiration and example to me and to all my family, and we owe her the most heartfelt debt any family can owe to their mother; for her love, affection, guidance, understanding and example. Queen Elizabeth’s was a life well lived; a promise with destiny kept and she is mourned most deeply in her passing. That promise of lifelong service I renew to you all today…

King Charles III’s First Speech. 9th September 2022.

But that’s not even a tenth of it.

So even with the large 100mm canvas, it still took something special to fit 977 words onto the coin.

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Measuring an immense 100mm in diameter.

Crafted to the highest standard, the coin features Charles III’s cypher under a crown and the words “FAITH AND DUTY”, but it’s the other 977 words that capture the attention.

His Majesty’s speech has been reproduced using incredible micro-engraving.

How do you fit 977 words on a coin?

It’s a painstakingly precise process, but one that results in one of the most impressive coins issued for the Coronation.

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Striking 977 words onto a Gold Coin.

And with just 5 ever to be produced, it’s as close to a piece of art as you’re going to find for a Coronation coin.

The exclusivity, the size, the gold content and the complexity of the minting give the coin a price-tag that you’d expect to see on a brand new Porsche…

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Only 5 collectors in the world will own this piece.

£59,995 to be one of just 5 collectors in the world to own this remarkable coin.

Own the same coin, but for a hundreth of the price…

You have the opportunity to secure this extraordinary coin at just one-hundredth of the price…

Introducing the King’s Speech 100mm Silver 5oz Coin

This spectacular coins embody the same level of intricacy and artistry as their Gold counterparts, showcasing every minute detail with flawless precision.

And they’re incredibly limited, with an edition limit of just 750.

Watch the video below and see for yourself the impeccable craftsmanship of this regal masterpiece.

Click here to make one yours before it’s too late with an initial payment of just £69.50 (+p&p) >>