2011 United Kingdom £2 BU "The Mary Rose"

• Mint: British Royal Mint
• Denomination: £2
• Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated
• Issue limit: 20,000
• Alloy: Base Metal
• Diameter: 28.40 mm
• Weight: 12 grams
• Artist: John Bergdahl/Ian Rank-Broadley
• Box/Capsule: No/Blister
• Certificate: Printed Folder

Additional Information

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Anyone interested in the long and fascinating story of the Mary Rose or the life of Henry VIII will be thrilled with this coin and the information-packed presentation folder.

In 1509, England was vulnerable to attack from enemy ships. The new King, Henry VIII was determined to build a strong defense and gain supremacy over the seas, so began a program of naval building. The Mary Rose, the first ship to carry cannons able to fire a broadside from watertight gun ports, was the pride of his Navy and embarked on her maiden voyage 500 years ago, in 1511.

A detailed image of the legendary ship has been expertly struck with incredible detail into this limited edition £2 coin. You can explore the story of the launch of Henry VIII’s favorite ship through this illustrated presentation folder, marking the 500th anniversary of her launch in 1511. The edge inscription reads: YOUR NOBLEST SHIPPE 1511.