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    Charles Dickens £2 2012 Proof

    Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Charles Dickens
    2012United KingdomProof
    Part of £2 coins

    Worth about £5.49 as a proof. 25,077 were minted, the 10th lowest of any proof £2.

    Denomination
    £2
    Estimated Value
    £5.49
    Numista catalogue · Mar 2026How we value coins
    Condition
    Proof
    Mintage
    25,077
    The story of the Charles Dickens £2

    Physical Properties

    Composition:Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring
    Weight:12g
    Shape:Round
    Diameter:28.4mm
    Thickness:2.5mm
    Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
    Mint:Royal Mint

    Features & Details

    CommemorativeRoundBimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring
    Value source:Numista catalogue
    Value date:5 Mar 2026

    Is the Charles Dickens 2012 £2 rare?

    10th/ 29

    ← RarerMore common →

    Its proof mintage of 25,077 is the 10th lowest of 29 proof £2 coins in the catalogue.

    Versions of the 2012 Charles Dickens £2

    • Charles Dickens £2 2012Photo: Numista
      Circulation

      £2.19

      Mintage 8,190,000

      Charles Dickens £2 2012

    • Charles Dickens £2 2012 BUPhoto: Numista
      BU

      £12.18

      Mintage 100,486

      Charles Dickens £2 2012 BU

    • Charles Dickens £2 2012 ProofPhoto: Numista
      Proof

      £5.49

      Mintage 25,077

      Charles Dickens £2 2012 Proof (this page)

    Other 2012 £2 coins

    • Technology £2 2012 ProofPhoto: Numista

      Technology £2 2012 Proof

      Mintage 26,077

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      Olympic Games Handover to Rio £2 2012 BU

      Mintage 28,356

    • Technology £2 2012 BUPhoto: Numista

      Technology £2 2012 BU

      Mintage 77,725

    • Olympic Games Handover to Rio £2 2012

      Olympic Games Handover to Rio £2 2012

      Mintage 845,000

    • Technology £2 2012Photo: Numista

      Technology £2 2012

      Mintage 3,900,000

    About the Charles Dickens £2 2012 Proof

    The Elizabeth II 4th portrait £2 coin issued in 2012 commemorates the literary genius of Charles Dickens, marking the 200th anniversary of his birth. This coin features a distinctive design that showcases Dickens's profile alongside key elements from his works, emphasising his impact on British literature and culture. The coin serves as a tangible connection to Dickens's enduring legacy, making it a valuable addition to any numismatic collection focused on literary themes or British history.

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    Written with AI from catalogue data. Sentences that contradict this coin's year, denomination, finish, mintage or value are removed automatically; the rest has not been checked by a person. How we value coins

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