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Celebrate the 125th anniversary of the RRS Discovery with this 2025 £2 brilliant uncirculated coin, issued by The Royal Mint. Built in Dundee and launched in 1901, the RRS Discovery famously carried Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton on the British National Antarctic Expedition. The reverse, designed by Gary Breeze, depicts the Discovery together with Antarctic wildlife and a map of the polar region - a vivid tribute to the ship's pioneering scientific legacy. This bi-metallic Two Pound coin is struck to a brilliant uncirculated finish. Supplied in its official Royal Mint presentation folder, packed with information on the ship and its expeditions, this coin is a perfect gift for those interested in maritime history and the golden age of polar exploration.
The obverse of this 2025 coin features Martin Jennings' definitive portrait of King Charles III, together with an inscription that reads 'CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 2 POUNDS · 2025 ·'.
Gary Breeze's design for the reverse of this commemorative coin depicts the RRS Discovery against a map of the Antarctic with a pair of penguins in the foreground, looking on. The words 'RSS DISCOVERY' appear below.
The edge of coins in the RRS Discovery range reads 'DESIGNED FOR ADVENTURE'.
This £2 coin is struck to The Royal Mint's high-quality brilliant uncirculated standard, offering a superior level of detail when compared with standard currency coins.
This is the first official UK coin to celebrate the legacy of the RRS Discovery. This BU edition is supplied in an informative presentation folder.
