In 2018, to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein, the Royal Mint released a very Limited Issue Frankenstein £2 Two Pound Gold Proof Coin struck in solid 22 Carat Gold.
The reverse, designed by
Thomas Docherty, features
ECG monitor-style wording of Frankenstein, while the obverse features the stunning Fifth Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark . These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Limited Mintage of 115 Coins Worldwide
Struck to the Royal Mint's Proof Quality in Solid 22 Carat Gold
A unique keepsake to mark the legacy of Frankenstein
The coin features an innovative design by Royal Mint coin designer Thomas T. Docherty, portraying ECG monitor-style wording of ‘Frankenstein’
The only official UK coin to celebrate 200 years of the publication of the novel
Mark 200 years of the legacy of Frankenstein and the birth of science fiction
The coin features the edge lettering ‘A SPARK OF BEING’, which is a quote taken from the novel
A special gift at Halloween for fans of Frankenstein
