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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Frankenstein (2018) — United Kingdom

United Kingdom • 2018 • Sp# K47, KM# 1562

2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Frankenstein (2018) — United Kingdom

Overview

A bimetallic 2 Pounds coin of the United Kingdom, minted in 2018 in Brilliant Uncirculated condition with a mintage of 60,399 pieces. Commemorating the bicentenary of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, the reverse features a stylized rendition of the word 'FRANKENSTEIN', referencing the electrical spark that brought the monster to life. The obverse displays the fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Struck as BU.

Specifications

Country
United Kingdom
Year
2018
Composition
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring
Weight
12 g
Diameter
28.4 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Mint
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
References
Sp# K47, KM# 1562
Issuer
United Kingdom

Design details

Obverse

Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around. Script: Latin Lettering: ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·2 POUNDS· J.C Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith Engraver: Jody Clark

Reverse

A rendition of the word FRANKENSTEIN in stylised lettering referencing the electrical spark which led to the monster being brought to life. Script: Latin Lettering: BICENTENARY OF MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN TD 1818 • THE MODERN PROMETHEUS • 2018 Engraver: Thomas Docherty

Collector insights

  • Design heritage: Jody Clark, Thomas Docherty is credited as the designer for the Non-circulating coins series. Designer attribution helps distinguish this issue from later restrikes or unofficial copies that reuse only the motif.
  • Struck at: Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date). Confirm the mintmark on your example before comparing prices — same-year issues from different mints often trade at very different levels.
  • Low mintage: Only 60,399 pieces reported. This puts the issue into key-date territory for its series; expect steep grade-based price scaling and a higher counterfeit risk — provenance and third-party grading matter.
  • Catalogue reference: Listed as Sp# K47, KM# 1562. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.

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