Coin celebrates 250 years since birth of Sir Walter Scott

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A £2 coin to commemorate 250 years since the birth of Sir Walter Scott has been launched by the Royal Mint.

Born in 1771, Sir Walter is known for his contribution to literature thanks to his novels and poems.

Designed by textual artist Stephen Raw, the coin was inspired by the artist’s visit to Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter.

On the £2 coin, the words “Sir Walter Scott novelist, historian and poet” are inscribed in the same calligraphy as at Abbotsford’s grand entrance and chapel. The design also includes Scott’s portrait modelled on the Scott Monument.

Matthew Maxwell Scott, a descendent of the writer, with the coin. (Phil Wilkinson/Royal Mint/PA)<br>”/></div><figcaption aria-hidden=true>Matthew Maxwell Scott, a descendent of the writer, with the coin. (Phil Wilkinson/Royal Mint/PA)<br> <cite class=hidden></cite></figcaption></figure><p>The Mint also collaborated with Matthew Maxwell Scott – the great-great-great-great grandson of the writer.</p><p>Clare Maclennan, the Royal Mint’s divisional director of commemorative coin, said: “Sir Walter Scott’s status as one of Great Britain’s greatest writers endures 250 years after his birth and the anniversary celebration is a wonderful occasion to commemorate his legacy on a £2 coin.”</p><p>Matthew Maxwell Scott, trustee at Abbotsford, said: “I’m extremely proud to see my ancestor recognised on a very special coin from the Royal Mint – a fitting tribute during a year of 250th birthday celebrations.”</p><figure class=wp-block-image><div class=relative><img loading=lazy decoding=async src=https://news.stv.tv/wp-content/themes/stvnews/static/images/fallback.png width=1280 height=720 srcset sizes=
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