2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Charles Dickens; Silver Proof
2012 year| Silver (.925) | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#41862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
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 10-coin Diamond Jubilee silver proof collections with the set having an issue limit of 2,012 (1,269 sales). the coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, gold-plated silver proof, gold proof and platinum piedfort. Coin Issue limit: 8,000© The Royal Mint, 2012
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Charles Dickens Silver Proof 2 Pound coin is that it features a unique design depicting famous characters from Dickens' novels, such as Scrooge and Tiny Tim from "A Christmas Carol," on the reverse side, while the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens' birth and is a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts and fans of the author's works.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Charles Dickens; Silver Proof) 2012 coin.
