The 2023 Two Pound - Flying Scotsman BUThe Flying Scotsman is probably the World's most famous steam locomotive. From 1924 it ran the London to Edinburgh passenger service managing the 393 miles in a travel time of 8-10 hours and became the first steam locomotive to reach 100mph. It had a top speed for 125 mph (201 kmh). You can see it today in the National Railway Museum in York.
The coin is release as BU, BU Colour, Silver Proof, Silver Proof Piedfort and Gold Proof.
The Reverse shows the famous steam train, with the centenary of its first appearance '1923-2023'. The engine number was LNER 4472. The original design was by John Bergdahl and the colour artwork was by Ffion Gwillim.
Edge inscription is 'LIVE FOR THE JOURNEY'.
The Obverse, by Martin Jennings, shows the portrait of King Charles III.Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 2023. See Coins and Events of 2023
Monarch/Ruler: Charles III (2022-Present)
Category: Two Pound Coins. See more Two Pound Coins coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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