2025 RRS Discovery Two Pound Gold Proof Coin

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Buy a 2025 RRS Discovery £2 Gold Proof

Limited edition 2025 gold proof RRS Discovery £2 coin from The Royal Mint. This prestigious release is the first official UK coin to honour the legendary research ship. On her maiden voyage, the Discovery carried Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton on the British National Antarctic Expedition, a journey that opened a new era of polar exploration. Issued to mark the ship's 125th anniversary, the coin features an exclusive reverse by Gary Breeze, showing the vessel with penguins in the foreground and a map of the Antarctic behind. Struck in solid 22-carat gold to The Royal Mint's flawless proof standard, this commemorative coin is limited to just 100 pieces worldwide. Each is presented in its original case with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity.

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Portrait Of King Charles III

Martin Jennings' official coinage portrait of King Charles III appears on the obverse of this coin, with the surrounding inscription 'CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF · 2025'.

RRS Discovery £2 Reverse

Gary Breeze's reverse design depicts the RRS Discovery, framed by Antarctic wildlife and a polar map: a fitting nod to the ship's legacy of adventure. The words 'RRS DISCOVERY' are shown below.

Designed For Adventure

The edge of this coin is inscribed with the words 'DESIGNED FOR ADVENTURE'.

Made From 22-Carat Gold

Struck in 15.97 grams of 22-carat (91.67%) gold, this UK £2 coin features a flawless proof finish and a bimetallic appearance, achieved with a combination of yellow and red gold alloys.

Limited Edition Royal Mint Coin

This pre-owned RRS Discovery coin is from a strictly limited issue of just 100 gold proof coins. It's supplied in its original presentation case from The Royal Mint, complete with a numbered certificate of authenticity.