Shakespeare 2016 £2 coin

[Jimmy]

Hi , I came across this £2 William Shakespeare coin. Looked like a rare one I seen online. The silver centre is not actually in the centre.

seeing the prices they sell for. I certainly had a dell boy moment. Next year I will be a millionaire.

looking for your advice and expertise on this coin please!

[Rob]

Not rare, so how many would you like? Value, £2 face but little if any in a premium given the 2 black marks on the reverse and numerous obverse bagmarks. Somebody desperate for an example might pay £3, but not likely.

[Paddy]

When I had a market stall 5 years ago, this one seemed to be the least common of the Shakespeare series and commanded a slight premium in top condition (£4-5). I suspect a batch has recently come out of the Royal Mint's back log of £2 coins as a number have turned up in change.

 

[Sword]

If I get it in change, I would likely put it aside with the other "less common" two pounds and 50p coins. But I wouldn't give anything over face value.

[Peckris 2]

On 9/27/2026 at 5:37 PM, Paddy said:

When I had a market stall 5 years ago, this one seemed to be the least common of the Shakespeare series and commanded a slight premium in top condition (£4-5). I suspect a batch has recently come out of the Royal Mint's back log of £2 coins as a number have turned up in change.

 

Have you given up your market stall? 

[Paddy]

Yes - 'fraid so! Wallowing in the luxury of retirement now.