2026 United Kingdom £2 BU Coin - Iconic Navy Vessels: Charles Darwin's HMS Beagle

• Mint: British Royal Mint
• Denomination: £2
• Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated
• Issue limit: To demand
• Alloy: Base Metal
• Diameter: 28.4 mm
• Weight: 12 grams
• Artist: William Webb/Martin Jennings
• Edge Inscription ‘VOYAGE OF THE BEAGLE’
• Box/Capsule: No/Blister
• Certificate: Printed Folder

Additional Information

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Created in collaboration with Royal Museums Greenwich, this issue celebrates the 200th anniversary of the first voyage of HMS Beagle and its contribution to science.

The reverse of the coin depicts the famous vessel surrounded by a border of animals observed by Charles Darwin during the ship’s second voyage.

The obverse of the coin features the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III.

The packaging and coin design explores the history of HMS Beagle .