2 Pounds - Charles III (LMS 'Duchess of Hamilton') 2023 front 2 Pounds - Charles III (LMS 'Duchess of Hamilton') 2023 back
2 Pounds - Charles III (LMS 'Duchess of Hamilton') 2023 photo
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2 Pounds - Charles III LMS 'Duchess of Hamilton'

2023 year
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring 12 g 28.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2023
Value
2 Pounds 2 IMP = USD 2.62
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring
Weight
12 g
Diameter
28.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#384312
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

In central circle, LMS 'Duchess of Hamilton', preserved steam locomotive built in 1938 and on display at the National Railway Museum. At the top there is the inscription LONDON, MIDLAND & SCOTTISH RAILWAY, at the bottom the denomination of the coin.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LONDON, MIDLAND & SCOTTISH RAILWAY
TWO POUNDS

Designer: Steve Wyse

Edge

Reeded

Comment

LMS 'Duchess of Hamilton' - preserved steam locomotive built in 1938 and on display at the National Railway Museum

 

Coin was issued in set of 5 coins:

 

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a copper-nickel center surrounded by a nickel brass ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins and makes it a standout piece for collectors.