© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
2 Pounds - Charles III Flying Scotsman Centenary; Gold Proof
2023 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.98 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#351606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A side-on view of the locomotive steaming left, lettering and date of the special anniversary below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JB
FLYING SCOTSMAN
LNER 4472
1923 - 2023
Designer: John Bergdahl
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIVE FOR THE JOURNEY
Comment
The coin was issued as part of the Annual Commemorative Gold Proof set for 2023 (issue limit: 150) individually (issue limit: 300) and in a 2-coin sovereign set (issue limit: 100), as well as in a coin and stamp cover (issue limit: 100, sales unknown). The coin was also struck in bimetallic copper-nickel & nickel brass, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue limit: 660© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
The Flying Scotsman Centenary coin features an image of the iconic locomotive, which was built in 1923 and is considered a symbol of British engineering and innovation.
