Question 1

The edge inscription is upside down on my £2 coin is this rare?

robinparkes · Accepted Answer

There is not actually a right and wrong way up for the edge inscription on a coin. During the minting process the side of a coin is struck first, and then the obverse and reverse are struck together, which means the inscription could end up either way up. You can find out more about this in our blog “Mis-strikes and myths”

Question 2

The edge inscription is upside down on my £2 coin is this rare?

robinparkes · Accepted Answer

There is not actually a right and wrong way up for the edge inscription on a coin. During the minting process the side of a coin is struck first, and then the obverse and reverse are struck together, which means the inscription could end up either way up. You can find out more about this in our blog “Mis-strikes and myths”