In 2021 to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Death of HG Wells, the Royal Mint released a Limited Issue HG Wells War of the Worlds £2 Two Pound Gold Proof Coin struck in solid 22 Carat Gold.

The reverse designed by Chris Costello features a four legged Martian with the Invisible Man and an edge inscription of "GOOD BOOKS ARE THE WAREHOUSES OF IDEAS" while the obverse depicts the 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 Presentation of 175 Worldwide
• Finished to Royal Mint's Proof Quality in Solid 22 Carat Gold
• Celebrating one of the United Kingdom’s most influential authors of all time
• Year-dated 2021 Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Wells’ passing
• Royal Mint Boxed with Certificate of Authenticity