2 Pounds - Charles III JRR Tolkien; Gold Proof obverse
Obverse
2 Pounds - Charles III JRR Tolkien; Gold Proof reverse
Reverse
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2 Pounds - Charles III JRR Tolkien Gold Proof (2023)

CountryUK Year2023 Denom2 Pounds Mintage289 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt £1,415.85
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year2023
Denomination2 Pounds
Face value£2
Mintage289
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionGold (.9167) (917/1000 fine)
Weight15.980g · 0.4710 t oz
Diameter28.4mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King Charles III left, legend around.

Reverse

Tolkien's monogram surrounded by inscription.

Gold content
Fine troy oz 0.4710
Melt value £1,415.85
Premium over melt £885.85

Gold Proof £2 market value

£2,301.70
Median of 1 verified PR-65 sale.
Last sale 5 months ago View price history →

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Grade Latest Median 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
PR-65 £2,301.70 🔒 eBay £2,301.70 (1) – £2,301.70 – £2,301.70 1 1 18-05-2026
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About the 2023 2 Pounds - Charles III JRR Tolkien – Gold Proof

The 2023 2 Pounds - Charles III JRR Tolkien – Gold Proof is a collector 2 pounds coin, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 15.98g and measures 28.4mm across. Reverse design: Tolkien's monogram surrounded by inscription.

289 were struck.

Common questions

How much is the 2023 2 Pounds - Charles III JRR Tolkien – Gold Proof worth?

The 2023 2 Pounds - Charles III JRR Tolkien – Gold Proof has a price in one grade on MyCoinage so far: £2,302 in PR-65, the median of its verified sales. Its gold content is worth about £1,416 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How is the 2023 2 Pounds - Charles III JRR Tolkien – Gold Proof different from the circulating coin?

This is a collector version of the 2023 2 Pounds - Charles III JRR Tolkien, not the coin found in change. At 15.98g of 91.67% gold it is heavier than the 12g nickel circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.

How do I identify the 2023 2 Pounds - Charles III JRR Tolkien – Gold Proof?

Check the weight 15.98g and diameter 28.4mm and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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