2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Shakespeare, History obverse
Obverse
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Shakespeare, History reverse
Reverse
Very Rare ⚖ Moderate

2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait Shakespeare, History

CountryUK Year2016 Denom2 Pounds Mintage5,706,187 MintRoyal Mint MetalBimetallic: copper-nickel center in nickel brass ring Melt ~£0.13
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Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year2016
Denomination2 Pounds
Face value£2
Mintage5,706,187
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
SeriesShakespeare Commemoratives
CirculationCirculating
CompositionBimetallic: copper-nickel center in nickel brass ring
Weight12.000g
Diameter28.4mm
Thickness2.50mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

A dagger through a crown, legend around, date below. Script: Latin

Copper content
Gross troy oz 0.3858
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.13
Premium over melt £4.25
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Market Value
£14.92
Volume-weighted average across 6 verified sales in 3 grades.
Grade range £4 – £69
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Grade Latest Avg (90d) 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
UNC £4.38 🔒 listed £4.38 – £3.71 – £4.38 2 2 17-05-2026
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VF £4.37 🔒 listed £4.37 – £4.37 – £4.38 3 3 10-05-2026
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PR-69 £69.00 🔒 listed – – £69.00 – £69.00 1 1 24-02-2026
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