2016 Shakespeare's Comedies Two Pound Gold Proof Coin

Shakespeare Comedies £2 Obverse

The final definitive coinage effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark occupies the obverse side of this 2016 Shakespeare coin. It's accompanied by a legend that reads 'ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 2 POUNDS'.

2016 Comedies Gold Two Pound Reverse

The reverse of the Shakespeare's Comedies gold proof £2 features a jester's hat and stick. The design here is by veteran coinage artist John Bergdahl and is accompanied by a legend which reads 'WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE' with the date (2016) below.

As You Like It Edge Quotation

The first words of a poem, spoken by the character Jaques, are inscribed around the edge of this Two Pound. It reads 'ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE'.

Specification: Gold Proof Shakespeare Coin 

This is a 22-carat gold coin with an attractive proof finish. Struck with a red and yellow gold bimetallic finish, it weighs 15.97 grams and measures 28.40 millimetres in diameter, the same as a standard UK £2 coin.

Limited Edition Shakespearean Comedies Coin 

This gold proof coin from the William Shakespeare mini collection is one of just 300 issued by The Royal Mint in 2016. This pre-owned example is offered in its original display case with a numbered certificate of authenticity enclosed.