United Kingdom · Charles III (2022–present)

United Kingdom Two Pounds, HMS Beagle — Charles III (2026)

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About this coin

Two-pound commemorative marking two centuries since HMS Beagle’s first voyage. The ship became closely associated with Charles Darwin’s scientific travels.

Obverse

The uncrowned head of Charles III faces left.

Script: Latin

Lettering

CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·2 POUNDS·2026 ·
MJ

Translation

Charles III, by the grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.

Reverse

HMS Beagle is shown under sail within a border of animals associated with Darwin’s observations on the second voyage.

Script: Latin

Lettering

HMS BEAGLE
WW

Mints and mintmarks

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

No mintmark.

Identification and varieties

Annual-set and individual packaging do not create separate die varieties. Base-metal BU and proof finishes are separated in the year table. The silver piedfort weighs 24 g; its thickness is not entered without a reliable measurement.

Measurements

Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.

Years, mintmarks and variants

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YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
2026LlantrisantNoneBrilliant uncirculatedActual sales total not established; issue limits are not mintages.
2026LlantrisantNoneProofActual sales total not established; issue limits are not mintages.
2026LlantrisantBrilliant uncirculated

Actual sales total not established; issue limits are not mintages.

2026LlantrisantProof

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