JRR TOLKIEN
Honouring the Creator of Middle-earth
JRR Tolkien is best known for creating an entire mythology of captivating tales from his invented realm of Middle-earth. Celebrate this gifted writer, talented poet and respected scholar with a UK £2 coin.
Celebrating a Legacy
Along with the legend ‘WRITER • POET • SCHOLAR’, the years of JRR Tolkien’s birth and death each feature on the reverse of the coin.
A Runic Design
Designed by David Lawrence, the reverse of the coin portrays Tolkien’s unique monogram encircled by a skilfully designed runic pattern.
A Poetic Edge Inscription
‘NOT ALL THOSE WHO WANDER ARE LOST’, a quote taken from Tolkien’s poem ‘The Riddle of Strider’, serves as the edge inscription of the coin.
Product range
Celebrating the Life and Work of JRR Tolkien 2023 UK £2 Silver Proof Coin
Limited Edition 4500
Price: £77.50
Celebrating the Life and Work of JRR Tolkien 2023 UK £2 Silver Proof Piedfort Coin
Limited Edition 2000
Price: £127.50
Celebrating the Life and Work of JRR Tolkien 2023 UK £2 Gold Proof Coin
Limited Edition 225
Price: £1,250.00
