1996 2 POUNDS VIVAT REGINA ELIZABETH

This 1996 £2 commemorative coin celebrates the reign of Queen Elizabeth II with the Latin inscription "Vivat Regina" (Long Live the Queen). Struck by the Royal Mint during a significant year in the monarch's tenure, this bimetallic piece exemplifies the craftsmanship characteristic of modern British commemorative coinage. The dual-metal composition—combining copper-nickel and brass—creates distinctive visual appeal whilst maintaining full legal tender status. An important numismatic record of late 20th-century British monarchy, this coin holds particular appeal for collectors of royal commemoratives, bimetallic issues, and Elizabeth II reign pieces.