William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon. He was christened on 26th April, 1564, but his exact birth date is unknown. Shakespeare is often regarded as one of the greatest poets and playwrights that ever lived. During his lifetime he wrote 154 sonnets and 37 plays, including Macbeth, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shakespeare died on 23rd April, 1616 at the age of 52.

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Mintage for the £2 Shakespeare circulation coins that you will find in your change is: Histories 4,615,000, Comedies 4,355,000 and Tragedies 5,695,000.

Obverse

The obverse of each coin shows the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clark. This is the first time the portrait has been used on £2 coins, having only been unveiled in 2015.

Reverse

The reverse designs are by the Royal Mint engraver, John Bergdahl.

There are three coins to commemorate Shakespeare's legacy.

Comedies The first coin shows a jester's hat with a stick. This is to celebrate the actors and their trade.

Histories A crown with a sword going through it symbolises the history of which Shakespeare wrote about and the drama he explored.

Tragedies The final coin shows a skull with a rose going through it. The rose is meant to represent eternal love, whilst the skull alludes to the doomed romances which so many of Shakespeare's characters experienced.

Specification

Denomination	£2 - Comedy
Alloy	Inner: Cupro-Nickel - Outer: Nickel Brass
Quality	Brilliant Uncirculated
Diameter	28.40mm
Weight	12g
Reverse Designer	John Bergdahl
Obverse Designer	Jody Clark
Edge Inscription	All the Worlds a Stage

Denomination	£2 - History
Alloy	Inner: Cupro-Nickel - Outer: Nickel Brass
Quality	Brilliant Uncirculated
Weight	12g
Diameter	28.4mm
Reverse Designer	John Bergdahl
Obverse Designer	Jody Clark
Edge Inscription	The Hollow Crown

Denomination	£2 - Tragedy
Alloy	Inner: Cupro-Nickel - Outer: Nickel Brass
Quality	Brilliant Uncirculated
Weight	12g
Diameter	28.4mm
Reverse Designer	John Bergdahl
Obverse Designer	Jody Clark
Edge Inscription	What a piece of work is a man

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