File:British two pound coin 2015 reverse.png

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Summary

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Non-free media information and use rationale true for Two pounds (British coin)
Description

Illustration of the 2015 issue two pound coin reverse.

Source

Scan: Own work

Article

Two pounds (British coin)

Portion used

Reverse

Low resolution?

Yes

Purpose of use

To illustrate the coin which is the subject of the article.

Replaceable?

No

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This image depicts a British unit of currency. This work is protected by the British Crown copyright, or in the case of banknotes is copyrighted by the issuing bank. The use of this image on Wikipedia is contended to be fair use when it is used for the purposes of commentary or criticism relating to the image of the currency itself. Any other uses of the British type of currency, on Wikipedia or elsewhere, may be copyright infringement. See Wikipedia:Non-free content for more information.

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