Abolition of the Slave Trade £2 2007
Abolition of the Slave Trade £2 2007 is a United Kingdom £2 coin struck in 2007 at the Royal Mint. 8,445,000 were minted. Its estimated value is £2.00, a price-guide figure from June 2025. It is rated 3/10 for rarity (uncommon).
Physical Properties
Features & Details
Is the Abolition of the Slave Trade 2007 £2 rare?
Its circulation mintage of 8,445,000 is the 47th lowest of 65 circulation £2 coins in the catalogue, and 25 Florin House collectors own one.
Other 2007 £2 coins
- Technology £2 2007 ProofMintage 38,215
- Act of Union £2 2007 BUMintage 109,241
- Slave Trade (DG) £2 2007 BUMintage 115,637
- Act of Union £2 2007Mintage 7,545,000
- Technology £2 2007Mintage 10,270,000
About the Abolition of the Slave Trade £2 2007
The 2007 £2 coin commemorating the Abolition of the Slave Trade is a significant piece in British numismatics, marking the 200th anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act of 1807. Designed by artist Matthew Bonaccorsi, the coin features a powerful representation of a slave ship alongside the inscription "Abolition of the Slave Trade," symbolising the historical struggle against slavery and the ongoing fight for human rights. With a mintage of 8,445,000, it is relatively accessible, yet its historical context adds depth to its significance among collectors. The coin serves as a reminder of the UK's complex colonial past and the moral imperatives of social justice, making it an important artifact for numismatists interested in the intersection of currency and history.
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