Two Pounds 2023 Flying Scotsman, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information
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The bi-metallic £2 coin is the largest circulating coin denomination of the Pound Sterling. It was introduced in 1998 (earlier two pound coins were made of Nickel brass, were intended as commemorative, and did not circulate much). Being bi-metallic means that the coin comprises two separate components of differing alloys; the outer ring of the coins is made of Nickel-Brass (76% copper, 4% nickel, 20% zinc) and the inner circle is CuproNickel (75% copper, 25% nickel). The Royal Mint maintains a "definitive" style of the £2 issued annually, as well as a large variety of one-year circulating commemorative types. In 2017, the mint also started issuing some Non-Circulating Legal Tender (NCLT) £2 coins for collectors. These are included in the annual mint sets, but are not released into general circulation. Their themes celebrate important anniversaries or people, as well as iconic aspects of British culture and history. This £2 coin commemorates the Centenary of Flying Scotsman. The Mint says about it: No stranger to breaking railway records, it currently holds the title of the oldest working locomotive still operating on the United Kingdom’s mainline railways. Its record-breaking achievements, which have endeared it to railway enthusiasts and members of the public alike, include being the first locomotive in the UK to reach 100mph and the first locomotive to circumnavigate the globe. Built in Doncaster in 1923 and designed by Nigel Gresley, Flying Scotsman was originally part of the newly formed London and North Eastern Railway (LNER). In 1924, an appearance at the British Empire Exhibition in London marked the beginning of a publicity run that would see Flying Scotsman become recognised all over the world. The edge inscription reads LIVE FOR THE JOURNEY in a fitting tribute to the engine, which many continue to admire and romanticise 100 years since its journey began." These £2 coins were struck in various collector formats but none were issued into general circulation. | ||||||||||||
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| Variety | In presentation folder | |
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| Mintage | Issued: unknown | |
| Details | Brilliant Uncirculated coin in a presentation folder. Royal Mint Product Code: UK23FSBU. Date of issue: 23 February 2023. Issue price: £12.00. | |
| Variety | In mint sets | |
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| Mintage | Issued: unknown | |
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2023 United Kingdom Brilliant Uncirculated Commemorative Coin Set, mintage unknown
5 coins: £5 King Charles III 75th Birthday, £2 JRR Tolkien, £2 Flying Scotsman, 50p NHS, 50p Windrush Generation | |
| Variety | In PNC | |
| Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 10,000 | |
| Details | Brilliant Uncirculated coin in Postal Numismatic Cover (PNC), postmarked 9.3.2023.. The eight mint stamps are cancelled with a unique postmark showing a 'head on' view of the famous locomotive, with the location of Doncaster, when the locomotive was built. The four first class stamps are cancelled with the alternative postmark featuring the locomotive’s number and the location of Doncaster, where Flying Scotsman was built. Royal Mint Product Code: FSBPPNC. Issue price: £17.50. | |
| Variety | Coloured Reverse | |
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| Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 15,000 | |
| Details | Brilliant Uncirculated coin with a coloured reverse, in a presentation folder. Royal Mint Product Code: UK23FSBC. Date of issue: 23 February 2023. Issue price: £21.00. | |
| Variety | Proof FDC | |
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| Mintage | Issued: unknown | |
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2023 United Kingdom Premium Proof Commemorative Coin Set, mintage unknown
5 coins: £5 King Charles III 75th Birthday, £2 JRR Tolkien, £2 Flying Scotsman, 50p NHS, 50p Windrush Generation, Round Proof Medal 2023 United Kingdom Proof Commemorative Coin Set, mintage unknown 5 coins: £5 King Charles III 75th Birthday, £2 JRR Tolkien, £2 Flying Scotsman, 50p NHS, 50p Windrush Generation, Oblong Proof Medal | |
| Variety | Silver Proof FDC | |
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| Mintage | Issued: unknown | |
| Material | 0.925 Silver | |
| Details | 28.40 mm, 12.00 g of Sterling Silver. The outer ring is selectively gold-plated to achieve a bimetallic look. | |
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2023 United Kingdom Silver Proof Commemorative Coin Set, mintage 650
5 coins: £5 King Charles III 75th Birthday, £2 JRR Tolkien, £2 Flying Scotsman, 50p NHS, 50p Windrush Generation Flying Scotsman 1923 Half Crown and 2023 UK £2 Silver Proof Coin Set, mintage 250 2 coins: £2 Silver Proof, Flying Scotsman 2023, Half Crown 1923 | |
| Variety | Silver Proof Coloured | |
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| Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 5,782 | |
| Material | 0.925 Silver | |
| Details | Silver Proof FDC coin with a coloured reverse, in a black presentation box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Royal Mint Product Code: UK23FSSP. Date of issue: 23 February 2023. Issue price: £85.00. Limited edition (individually boxed): 4,472. Maximum Coin Mintage: 5,782. | |
| Variety | Silver Proof Coloured in PNC | |
| Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 1,200 | |
| Material | 0.925 Silver | |
| Details | Silver Proof FDC coloured coin in Postal Numismatic Cover (PNC), postmarked 9.3.2023.. The four First Class and four £1.85 stamps are cancelled with the alternative Doncaster postmark. Royal Mint Product Code: FSSPPNC. Issue price: £85.00. | |
| Variety | Silver Proof Piedfort | |
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| Mintage | Issued: unknown | |
| Material | 0.925 Silver | |
| Details | Like the silver proof but double the thickness and weight - 24.00 g. | |
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2023 United Kingdom Silver Proof Piedfort Commemorative Coin Set, mintage 400
5 coins: £5 King Charles III 75th Birthday, £2 JRR Tolkien, £2 Flying Scotsman, 50p NHS, 50p Windrush Generation | |
| Variety | Silver Proof Piedfort Coloured | |
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| Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 1,933 | |
| Material | 0.925 Silver | |
| Details | Silver Proof Piedfort coin with a coloured reverse, in a black presentation box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Royal Mint Product Code: UK23FSPF. Date of issue: 23 February 2023. Issue price: £135.00. Limited edition (individually boxed): 1,923. Maximum Coin Mintage: 1,933. | |
| Variety | Gold Proof FDC | |
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| Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 660 | |
| Material | 0.9167 Gold | |
| Details | 15.98 g. Inner circle: 22 carat yellow gold. Outer ring: 22 carat red gold. In mahogany presentation box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Royal Mint Product Code: UK23FSGP. Date of issue (individually boxed): 23 February 2023. Issue price: £1,225.00. Limited edition (individually boxed): 300. Maximum Coin Mintage: 660. Also in sets. | |
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2023 United Kingdom Gold Proof Commemorative Coin Set, mintage 150
5 coins: £5 King Charles III 75th Birthday, £2 JRR Tolkien, £2 Flying Scotsman, 50p NHS, 50p Windrush Generation The Centenary of Flying Scotsman 1923 Sovereign and 2023 UK £2 Gold Proof Coin Set, mintage 100 2 coins: £2 Silver Proof, Flying Scotsman 2023, Sovereign 1923 | |
| Variety | Gold Proof in PNC | |
| Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 100 | |
| Material | 0.9167 Gold | |
| Details | Gold Proof FDC coin in Postal Numismatic Cover (PNC), postmarked 9.3.2023.. The four First Class and four £1.85 Special Stamps are cancelled with a unique postmark depicting and front on-view of the legendary locomotive. Royal Mint Product Code: FSGPPNC. Issue price: £1,225.00. | |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
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| Currency | Pound Sterling |
| Coin Type | Two Pounds (NCLT) |
| Issued | 2023 |
| Monarch | King Charles III |
| Effigy | King Charles III - First Portrait |
| Face Value | 2 (x Pound) |
| Mintage | unknown |
| Current | Yes |
| Material | Bimetallic |
| Designer | John Bergdahl |
| Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal Alignment (Axis 0) |
| Size | 28.4000 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5000 mm |
| Mass | 12.0000 g |
| OCC ID | APVZ-EYRC-QAWJ-OLMD |
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£2 Centenary of Flying Scotsman 2023
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£2 Centenary of Flying Scotsman 2023 - Proof
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The Centenary of Flying Scotsman 2023 UK £2 Brilliant Uncirculated Colour Coin
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£2 Centenary of Flying Scotsman 2023 - Gold Proof
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£2 Centenary of Flying Scotsman 2023 - Gold Proof
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The Centenary of Flying Scotsman 2023 UK £2 Silver Proof Colour Coin
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The Centenary of Flying Scotsman 2023 UK £2 Silver Proof Piedfort Colour Coin
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The Centenary of Flying Scotsman 2023 UK £2 Silver Proof Piedfort Colour Coin
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