Commemorative Tolkien coin - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 12-31-2022, 11:00 AM

I don’t know if there is a huge crossover between Tolkien lovers and numismatists but The Royal Mint will launch a £2 coin to mark the 50th anniversary of Tolkien’s death in 2023. It has the JRRT monogram a ring design inspired by Runes and Not all those who wander are lost around the edge. Full details are on the Royal Mint website - I don’t seem able to link to the correct page.

I have registered to be notified when it is available as a single coin rather than as a set with all other 2023 releases. The £2 coin is the highest value coin in normal circulation but I would like a “mint” one. I will update when I can.

I am sure this was planned long before Her Majesty’s death but it does seem appropriate that the man who wrote ‘The return of the King” will be honoured o one of the first British coins to carry the likeness of Charles III

Morthoron · 01-01-2023, 10:30 AM

Found it here, Mith --

https://www.royalmint.com/annual-set...of-jrr-tolkien

Seems very cool, if only King Charles mug wasn't on the obverse.

Huinesoron · 01-07-2023, 11:47 AM

Oh, that's just lovely! I definitely want to order a single one when they come through; not willing to pay £50 for the set, I'm afraid.

Or, for a mere £7500, you could get the gold version in a set with everything else also in gold, because that's not ridiculous at ALL...

hS

12-31-2022, 11:00 AM	#1
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,455	Commemorative Tolkien coin I don’t know if there is a huge crossover between Tolkien lovers and numismatists but The Royal Mint will launch a £2 coin to mark the 50th anniversary of Tolkien’s death in 2023. It has the JRRT monogram a ring design inspired by Runes and Not all those who wander are lost around the edge. Full details are on the Royal Mint website - I don’t seem able to link to the correct page. I have registered to be notified when it is available as a single coin rather than as a set with all other 2023 releases. The £2 coin is the highest value coin in normal circulation but I would like a “mint” one. I will update when I can. I am sure this was planned long before Her Majesty’s death but it does seem appropriate that the man who wrote ‘The return of the King” will be honoured o one of the first British coins to carry the likeness of Charles III __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

01-01-2023, 10:30 AM	#2
Morthoron Curmudgeonly Wordwraith Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits Posts: 2,508	Found it here, Mith -- https://www.royalmint.com/annual-set...of-jrr-tolkien Seems very cool, if only King Charles mug wasn't on the obverse. __________________ And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision.

01-07-2023, 11:47 AM	#3
Huinesoron Overshadowed Eagle Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: The north-west of the Old World, east of the Sea Posts: 3,894	Oh, that's just lovely! I definitely want to order a single one when they come through; not willing to pay £50 for the set, I'm afraid. Or, for a mere £7500, you could get the gold version in a set with everything else also in gold, because that's not ridiculous at ALL... hS __________________ Have you burned the ships that could bear you back again? ~Finrod: The Rock Opera