The Royal Mint, 2026

2 Pounds (HMS Beagle) – United Kingdom

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 200th anniversary of HMS Beagle

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 2026

Issuer: United Kingdom

Ruler: Charles III

Currency:

Pound sterling (decimal)

(since 1971)

Material

Diameter: 28.4 mm

Weight: 24 g

Silver weight: 22.20 g

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

Numista: #554760

Value

Exchange value: 2 GBP = $2.70

Bullion value: $62.29

Obverse

Description:

Uncrowned portrait of Charles III, legend surrounding.

Inscription:

CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·2 POUNDS·2026 ·

MJ

Script: Latin

Designer: Martin Jennings

Reverse

Description:

HMS Beagle at sea, encircled by legend and marine creatures.

Inscription:

HMS BEAGLE

WW

Script: Latin

Designer: William Webb

Edge

Reeded with incuse lettering

Legend:

· THE VOYAGE OF THE BEAGLE

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2026	—	—	Proof

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2 Pounds

2026

50 Pence