JRR Tolkien £2 2023 BU
Charles III JRR Tolkien
2023United KingdomBU
Part of £2 coins
JRR Tolkien £2 2023 BU is a United Kingdom £2 coin struck in 2023 at the Royal Mint. 96,544 were minted. Its estimated value is £12.11, from the Numista catalogue (May 2026). It is rated 4/10 for rarity (uncommon). It is struck in bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel ring, weighs 12 g and measures 28.4 mm across.
Denomination
£2
Condition
BU
Mintage
96,544
Physical Properties
Composition:Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel ring
Weight:12g
Shape:Round
Diameter:28.4mm
Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Mint:Royal Mint
Features & Details
CommemorativeRoundBimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel ring
Value source:Numista catalogue
Value date:20 May 2026
Is the JRR Tolkien 2023 £2 rare?
Its BU mintage of 96,544 is the 76th lowest of 110 BU £2 coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 2023 JRR Tolkien £2
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JRR Tolkien £2 2023 BU (this page) | BU | — | 96,544 | £12.11Numista catalogue |
| JRR Tolkien £2 2023 Proof | Proof | — | 10,225 | £13.36Numista catalogue |
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- English Rose £2 2023 Proof
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