Royal Mint, 2025

2 Pounds (Royal Observatory, Greenwich) – United Kingdom

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 350th Anniversary of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 2025

Issuer: United Kingdom

Ruler: Charles III

Currency:

Pound sterling (decimal)

(since 1971)

Material

Diameter: 28.4 mm

Weight: 12 g

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Bimetallic (Copper-nickel center, Nickel brass ring)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

Numista: #449110

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

Translation:

Charles III, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith. 2 Pounds, 2025.

Script: Latin

Languages: English, Latin

Designer: Martin Jennings

Reverse

Description:

The Shepherd Gate Clock, Ursa Minor, Polaris, and the Prime Meridian on a globe.

Inscription:

THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY · GREENWICH · 1675 2025

HDG

Script: Latin

Designer: Henry Gray

Edge

Reeded with incuse lettering

Legend:

PERFECTING THE ART OF NAVIGATION

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2025	—	—	BU
2025	—	—	Proof

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