| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | £2 |
| Alloy | Inner: Cupro-nickel. Outer:Nickel-brass |
| Weight | 12.00 g |
| Diameter | 28.40mm |
| Reverse Designer | David Lawrence |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Obverse Designer | Martin Jennings |
| Edge Inscription | · NOT ALL THOSE WHO WANDER ARE LOST |
| Quality | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Year | 2023 |
| Edge | Fine milled incuse edge lettering |
This 2023 Celebrating the Life and Work of JRR Tolkien £2 celebrates this gifted writer. JRR Tolkien is best known for creating an entire mythology of captivating tales from his invented realm of Middle-earth.
The coin is designed by David Lawrence, the reverse of the coin portrays Tolkien’s unique monogram encircled by a skilfully designed runic pattern. While the edge inscription of the coin reads ‘NOT ALL THOSE WHO WANDER ARE LOST’, a quote taken from Tolkien’s poem The Riddle of Strider.
The 2023 Celebrating the Life and Work of JRR Tolkien £2 is available as a £2 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin, £2 Silver Proof Coin (Limited Edition 4500), £2 Silver Proof Piedfort Coin (Limited Edition 2000) and £2 Gold Proof Coin (Limited Edition 225).
