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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Charles Dickens
2012 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#27379 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
A profile outline of Charles Dickens created from the titles of his works.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1812 CHARLES DICKENS 1870
Engraver: Matthew Dent
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: SOMETHING WILL TURN UP
Comment
Released as part of the Annual sets in both Brilliant Uncirculated (77,725 sales) and Proof quality as well as in a BU individual pack (15,035 sales) and a stamp & coin cover (7,726 sales) while also available in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens' birth. The coin's reverse side features an image of Dickens' profile, along with famous characters from his works, such as Oliver Twist and Scrooge, surrounding him. This design was created by the renowned British artist, Matthew Dent, and was chosen as the winning design from a public competition held by the Royal Mint.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 25077 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Charles Dickens) 2012 coin.
