Frankenstein Coins

The Frankenstein Coins category celebrates one of the most imaginative and modern commemorative issues from The Royal Mint, released in 2018 to mark the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s iconic novel Frankenstein . This unique release forms part of the Royal Mint’s contemporary themed £2 collector coin series and is highly sought after for its innovative design, literary significance, and limited mintage formats.

Struck across a range of finishes including gold proof, silver proof, piedfort, and brilliant uncirculated, the Frankenstein £2 coin series stands out for its bold reinterpretation of classic British coinage, blending literature, science fiction, and modern minting technology into a single collectible design.

Designed by Thomas T. Docherty, the reverse of the coin features a striking ECG-style waveform spelling “Frankenstein”, symbolising the idea of life, electricity, and scientific creation—central themes of Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking novel. The obverse features the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark, ensuring its place within official Royal Mint coinage.

This category includes a full selection of Frankenstein Coins, covering gold proofs, silver proofs, piedfort editions, BU strikes, and certified graded examples.

This collection may include:

• 2018 Frankenstein £2 Gold Proof Coins (22ct, extremely low mintage ~115 worldwide)
• 2018 Frankenstein £2 Silver Proof Coins (.925 sterling silver, limited mintage ~2,198)
• 2018 Frankenstein Piedfort Silver Proof £2 Coins (double-weight collector edition)
• 2018 Frankenstein £2 Brilliant Uncirculated Coins (standard & presentation packs)
• PCGS & NGC Certified Frankenstein Coins (MS69 / PR69 / PR70 examples)
• Special Presentation Box & Certificate issues
• Limited edition Royal Mint collector sets
• Edge lettering variants including “A SPARK OF BEING” inscription

The Frankenstein coin series is particularly notable for its low mintages and strong collector demand, especially the gold proof issue, which was restricted to just 115 coins worldwide, making it one of the most exclusive modern UK £2 commemoratives.

Certified examples are especially desirable, with top-grade PCGS PR70 DCAM gold coins and high-grade silver issues commanding strong premiums due to their scarcity and thematic appeal.

Whether you are collecting literary-themed coins, modern Royal Mint innovations, or certified British commemoratives, the Frankenstein Coins category offers one of the most creative and distinctive modern UK coin releases.

Browse our full selection of Frankenstein Coins below, including gold proof issues, silver proof coins, piedfort editions, BU strikes, and certified graded examples.