Celebrate the Heritage and Craftsmanship of Wedgwood, 260 Years since its Foundation
Wedgwood® WWRD Barlaston Stoke-on-Trent ST12 9ER
England © WWRD
Wedgwood FAQs
What is the launch date / time?
The Wedgwood coin will go on sale on 22nd March 2019 at 09.00am GMT.
How many are available per household of each specification?
What are the mintages? / How many have been struck?
How much do they cost?
How are they packaged and presented?
The Brilliant Uncirculated £2 coin is packaged in our regular fold-out Brilliant Uncirculated pack, so it will fit perfectly with the rest of your Brilliant Uncirculated collection. Precious metals variants are presented in a hard case per our modular packaging solution with information booklet and certificate. The packaging, contains information about the Wedgwood design team who designed the coin, the coin design, the heritage and story of Wedgwood including that of its founder Josiah Wedgwood.
Is this an official / licensed product?
This is an official and licensed product, where The Royal Mint has worked in collaboration with Wedgwood to develop the coin, print packaging and all campaign collateral.
Where else has this coin been offered?
The Wedgwood £2 coin appears in the 2019 Annual Sets.
Will this coin be entering circulation?
No, this coin will not be entering circulation. This is the only way in which you can own this coin as an individual issue.
Who is the designer of this coin?
The Wedgwood design team designed this coin.
There is a small 'W' mark to the bottom right beneath the floral border. This denotes Wedgwood as the designers of the coin.
What is the story behind the design?
2019 marks the 260th anniversary of the formation of Wedgwood by founder and pioneer Josiah Wedgwood. This coin is a celebration of Britsh craftsmanship acknowledging the heritage of one of Britain's most recognisable brands.
The design, created by Wedgwood's own team portrays the iconic Portland vase, which is the most widely recognised symbol of this long established British ceramics brand.
What is the difference in the metals / specifications available?
If the coin sells out, will you still be able to purchase it in the annual sets?
Yes. The coin will be still be available to purchase within the annual sets providing availabilty.
Will you be releasing another Wedgwood coin?
Unfortunately we cannot comment on any future product launches. This £2 marks the 260th anniversary of the formation of Wedgwood, a commemorationof British craftsmanship & innovation.
What will be the next release in this series?
Unfortunately we cannot comment on any future product launches, however The Royal Mint will continue to mark the contributions of key individuals and key events in British history on coins. Be sure to Register your Interest for future product updates to be one of the first to hear about the next release!
