Obverse: The obverse of the coin depicts Robin Hood holding a bow and drawing an arrow. The folk hero also has extra arrows in his quiver. Stylized tree branches are shown on the sides of the coin, suggesting that the hero is hiding in the forest, as he often did.
Reverse: The reverse shows an image of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the text “2 POUNDS • ELIZABETH II • D • G • REG • F • D”. The letters “DG REG FD” refer to the Latin phrase “Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensor”, meaning “Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith”. Below the Queen's portrait are the initials of the artist, Jody Clark, “JC”.
About the coin: The coin features the English folk hero, the infamous outlaw Robin Hood. He was a champion of the people, fighting for the poor, stealing from the rich, and redistributing the spoils to those in need. Whether this hero truly existed is unclear, but it is known that Robin Hood played a role in securing King Richard's release from captivity.
