The Royal Mint, 2023

2 Pounds – United Kingdom

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 100th anniversary of the Flying Scotsman locomotive

Context

Year: 2023

Issuer: United Kingdom

Ruler: Charles III

Currency:

(since 1971)

Material

Diameter: 28.4 mm

Weight: 12 g

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Bimetallic (Copper-nickel center, Nickel brass ring)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #2360

Numista: #351434

Value

Exchange value: 2 GBP = $2.75

Inflation-adjusted value: 2.27 GBP

Obverse

Inscription:

CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·2 POUNDS·2023 ·

MJ

Translation:

Charles III, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith. 2 Pounds, 2023.

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Designer: Martin Jennings

Reverse

Inscription:

JB

FLYING SCOTSMAN

LNER 4472

1923 - 2023

Script: Latin

Designer: John Bergdahl

Edge

Milled with incuse lettering

Legend:

LIVE FOR THE JOURNEY

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2023	—	—	BU
2023	—	—	Proof

🌱 Fairly Common