The histories, comedies and tragedies of William Shakespeare are each represented on �2 coins marking 400 years of the Bard's literary legacy. “The British public should start to see these coins appearing in their change from Spring 2016.
The annual release of new coins also features the last ‘round pound’ before the shape of the brand new 12-sided £1 coin enters circulation in 2017.Īnne Jessopp, director of commemorative coin at The Royal Mint, said: “It is always exciting to see the new years’ designs revealed, commemorating the moments that matter, and revisiting some of the great events and stories from our history. The 950th Anniversary of The Battle of Hastings 2016 is also commemorated on a coin of the same value featuring the famous fate of King Harold. One features the author’s silhouette and the other a portrait of her most famous animal character, Peter Rabbit.
Coin makers have also created new 50p designs, including two to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter.
