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2016 William Shakespeare's History Plays Two Pound Gold Proof Coin

UK16SHGP 2016 Shakespeare Histories Two Pound Gold Proof Coin Boxed

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UK16SHGP 2016 Shakespeare Histories Two Pound Gold Proof Coin Boxed
UK16SHGP 2016 Shakespeare Histories Two Pound Gold Proof Coin Obverse
UK16SHGP 2016 Shakespeare Histories Two Pound Gold Proof Coin Reverse

Buy a 2016 Shakespeare's Histories £2 Gold Proof

Sought-after 2016 Shakespeare's Histories gold proof Two Pound coin from The Royal Mint. This coin is part of a desirable mini-series from the UK's national mint that celebrates the works of William Shakespeare, taking inspiration from the organisation of the First Folio with coins on the themes of historical plays, comedies, and tragedies. The three £2 designs in the Shakespeare collection were released into circulation in 2016 and remain popular with collectors of British coins. This 22-carat gold-proof edition features an iconic crown and dagger design, emblematic of the tales of power and warfare found in Shakespeare's history plays, including those which cover the Wars of the Roses. One of just 300 issues, this premium collectable comes in its original packaging with a numbered certificate of authenticity.
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Obverse Of 2016 Shakespeare Coins

Jody Clark's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II is shown on the obverse of this William Shakespeare gold coin with the words 'ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 2 POUNDS ·' around.

Shakespeare's Histories Gold Proof £2

Veteran coinage designer John Bergdahl created the instantly recognisable crown and dagger motif on the reverse of this Royal Mint coin, which shows the date (2016) below and 'WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE' above.

2016 Histories Two Pound Edge Inscription

The edge of this coin reads 'THE HOLLOW CROWN', a line from William Shakespeare's Richard II.

Specifications For Gold Two-Pound Coins

Despite being struck in 22-carat yellow and red gold, this premium coin is the same size as a standard circulating Two Pound, measuring 28.40 millimetres in diameter. It weighs 15.97 grams and features a premium proof finish.

Limited Edition Shakespeare Collectable

This pre-owned Royal Mint coin comes in its original presentation case with an information booklet and a numbered certificate of authenticity enclosed. Just 300 of these £2 coins were issued in 2016, making them difficult to acquire today.