2 Pounds (first public railway) – United Kingdom
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 200th Anniversary of the first public railway
United Kingdom
Context
Material
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard2859
Numista: #449107
Value
Exchange value: 2 GBP = $2.70
Inflation-adjusted value: 2.05 GBP
Obverse
Description:
Uncrowned portrait of Charles III, legend surrounding.
Inscription:
CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·2 POUNDS·2025 ·
MJ
MJ
Translation:
Charles III, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith. 2 Pounds, 2025.
Script: Latin
Designer: Martin Jennings
Reverse
Description:
Locomotion No. 1 with tender and open carriages, travelling left. George Stephenson stands on the engine, with passengers in the carriages. Description and date border the image.
Inscription:
THE JOURNEY THAT CHANGED THE WORLD 1825-2025
Script: Latin
Designer: William Webb
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Legend:
ACTIVE · LOCOMOTION NO 1
Categories
| Transportation> Train |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Mint | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | BU | |
| 2025 | — | — | Proof |
🌟 Uncommon