© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
2 Pounds - Charles III Flying Scotsman Centenary; Silver Proof
2023 year| Silver (.925) | 12 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 | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#357000 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
A coloured 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
This strike was issued individually as well as in a coin and stamp cover. The coin was also struck in bimetallic copper-nickel & nickel brass, coloured bimetallic copper-nickel & nickel brass, silver piedfort, coloured silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue limit: 5,782© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
The Flying Scotsman Centenary coin features an image of the iconic locomotive on the reverse side, designed by Stephen Raw, while the obverse side bears an effigy of King Charles III, designed by Jody Clark.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - Charles III (Flying Scotsman Centenary; Silver Proof) 2023 coin.
