© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
2 Pounds - Charles III Flying Scotsman Centenary; Silver Piedfort
2023 year| Silver (.925) | 24 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#351605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 Silver Commemorative Piedfort Proof set for 2023 (issue limit: 400). The coin was also struck in bimetallic copper-nickel & nickel brass, coloured bimetallic copper-nickel & nickel brass, silver proof, coloured silver proof, coloured silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue limit: 400© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Flying Scotsman Centenary Silver Piedfort coin is that it features a unique double-effigy design, with both a traditional portrait of King Charles III and a silhouette of the Flying Scotsman steam locomotive. This distinctive design element commemorates the 100th anniversary of the iconic train's first journey.
