Great Fire of London £2 2016 BU
Great Fire of London £2 2016 BU is a United Kingdom £2 coin struck in 2016 at the Royal Mint. 59,382 were minted. Its estimated value is £12.50, a price-guide figure from June 2025. It is rated 5/10 for rarity (rare).
Physical Properties
Features & Details
Is the Great Fire of London 2016 £2 rare?
Its BU mintage of 59,382 is the 37th lowest of 93 BU £2 coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 2016 Great Fire of London £2
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Fire of London £2 2016 | Circulation | — | 1,625,000 | £2.50price-guide figure |
| Great Fire of London £2 2016 BU (this page) | BU | — | 59,382 | £12.50price-guide figure |
Other 2016 £2 coins
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- Shakespeare Comedies £2 2016 BUMintage 57,807
- Shakespeare Histories £2 2016 BUMintage 60,648
- Shakespeare Tragedies £2 2016 BUMintage 60,807
- Britannia £2 2016Mintage 2,925,000
- Shakespeare Comedies £2 2016Mintage 4,355,000
- Shakespeare Tragedies £2 2016Mintage 4,615,000
About the Great Fire of London £2 2016 BU
The 2016 Great Fire of London £2 coin, issued by the Royal Mint, commemorates the devastating fire that swept through London in 1666, destroying much of the city and reshaping its landscape and architecture. The coin's design features a striking depiction of the flames engulfing a stylised version of St. Paul's Cathedral, symbolising resilience and rebirth for the city. Numismatists value this coin for its artistic design and the rich narrative it conveys about urban renewal and the enduring spirit of London.
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