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Celebrate the 350th anniversary of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, with this silver proof coin from The Royal Mint. The Royal Observatory Greenwich, home of the Prime Meridian and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), has been a historic centre for astronomy and navigation since its founding in 1675. This 2025 collectors coin is a tribute to the discoveries made at the Royal Observatory, and features an exclusive design by Henry Gray, which incorporates globe, constellations and the numerals of the famous Shepherd Gate Clock which is located at the gate of the Observatory. Struck in .925 sterling silver, this Royal Mint coin features a proof finish and selective gold plating. Its supplied in the original presentation case with a numbered certificate of authenticity.
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The obverse of this Royal Mint coin features Martin Jennings' definitive uncrowned coinage portrait of King Charles III. The inscription reads 'CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 2 POUNDS · 2025 ·'.
Henry Gray's design for the Royal Observatory £2 was inspired by the Shepherd Gate Clock and features a globe showing the Prime Meridian, the constellation Ursa Minor, and the Pole Star. The inscription reads 'THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY GREENWICH' with the anniversary dates—'1675' and '2025'—below.
Struck in 12.00 grams of solid .925 sterling silver, this Royal Observatory coin boasts a collector's proof finish and selective gold plating, which achieves the bimetallic appearance of standard, circulating UK Two Pounds with a premium edge.
The edge of this silver proof coin reads 'PERFECTING THE ART OF NAVIGATION' in a nod to the Observatory's founding mission.
This coin is from a limited edition presentation of just 1,500 silver proof Greenwich Observatory coins, authorised for release by The Royal Mint. We'll supply your £2 coin in its presentation case with a numbered certificate of authenticity enclosed.
