In 2016 to commemorate the 400th Anniversary of William Shakespeare, the Royal Mint released a very special Limited Issue William Shakespeare £50 Fifty Pound Silver Coin struck in solid fine .999 Silver weighing one ounce of fine pure Silver.
The reverse design features an original design by artist John Bergdahl and his choice of two masks portrayed as the writer himself perfectly captures the two sides of Shakespeare – Comedy and Tragedy. The obverse features the stunning Fifth Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II both designed by Jody Clark.
Limited Mintage of 14,948 Coins Worldwide
Finished to Royal Mint's Brilliant Uncirculated Quality
Struck in Solid Fine .999 Silver Weighing One Ounce of Pure Silver
Endorsed by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
The only official UK coins to mark this significant anniversary
Commemorative coins are generally treasured for their aesthetic and collectable value
All commemorative and circulating coins made by The Royal Mint are legal tender. However, only circulating coins are designed to be spent
