<P> The coin was introduced on 15 June 1998 ( coins minted 1997 ) after a review of the United Kingdom 's coinage decided that a general - circulation £ 2 coin was needed . The new Bi-metallic coin design replaced a series of commemorative , uni-metallic coins which were issued between 1986 and 1996 to celebrate special occasions . Although legal tender , these coins have never been common in everyday circulation . </P>
<P> The coin was introduced on 15 June 1998 ( coins minted 1997 ) after a review of the United Kingdom 's coinage decided that a general - circulation £ 2 coin was needed . The new Bi-metallic coin design replaced a series of commemorative , uni-metallic coins which were issued between 1986 and 1996 to celebrate special occasions . Although legal tender , these coins have never been common in everyday circulation . </P>
when was the first £ 2 coin made
when was the first £ 2 coin made
1997
1997