Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet FRSE FSAScot (15 August 1771 – 21 September 1832), was a Scottish historical novelist, poet, playwright, and historian. This is the first time Sir Walter Scott has been commemorated on a UK coin. Celebrated as a visionary practitioner of the historical novel and one of literature’s most seminal writers. The coin marks the poignant anniversary of 250 years since the prolific writer’s birth.

Denomination £2
Maximum Coin Mintage 330
Alloy Inner: 22 carat yellow gold. Outer: 22 carat red gold
Weight 15.97 g
Diameter 28.40mm
Reverse Designer Stephen Raw
Obverse Designer Jody Clark
Edge Inscription THE WILL TO DO, THE SOUL TO DARE

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