© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Shakespeare, Tragedy
2016 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 | 2016 |
| 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#79007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
A skull next to a rose, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
JB
2016
Engraver: John Bergdahl
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Note: error exists (see below)
Lettering: WHAT A PIECE OF WORK IS A MAN
Comment
The third in a series of three coins released to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, by honouring his works: Comedies, Histories and this issue for Tragedies.The coin was released for circulation as well as being available as part of the 2016 Annual Brilliant Uncirculated (22,786 sales) and Proof sets and in 3-coin BU sets (22,060 sales) as well as BU tubes (6,500). The design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.
©The Royal Mint, 2016
Edge lettering error: some coins have the inscription 'FOR KING AND COUNTRY' which was intended for the 2016 Army £2.
© Change Checker
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that combines two different metals, copper-nickel and nickel brass, to create a bimetallic finish. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins in circulation and makes it a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 13489 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (5th portrait; Shakespeare, Tragedy) 2016 coin.
