© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
2 Pounds - Charles III JRR Tolkien
2023 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel ring | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel ring |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#351621 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Tolkien's monogram surrounded by inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1892 JRR TOLKIEN 1973
WRITER · POET · SCHOLAR
DL
Designer: David Lawrence
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: NOT ALL THOSE WHO WANDER ARE LOST ·
Comment
This coin was issued as part of the Annual Commemorative Proof (7,500 issue limit), Premium Commemorative Proof (2,750 issue limit) and Brilliant Uncirculated Commemorative sets for 2023, as well as individually in BU packs (Sales Unknown). The design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.© The Royal Mint, 2023
The coin was available at the Royal Mint Experience as a Strike Your Own edition 21/08/23 - 15/10/23
Interesting fact
The coin features a unique design that incorporates a copper-nickel center within a nickel ring, which gives it a distinctive bimetallic appearance. This design was chosen to reflect the dual nature of Tolkien's work, which often explores the relationship between different worlds, cultures, and technologies. The use of two metals also symbolizes the balance and harmony that Tolkien sought to achieve in his stories.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - Charles III (JRR Tolkien) 2023 coin.
