Coin
2 Pounds - Charles III HMS Beagle; Gold (2026) — United Kingdom
United Kingdom • 2026
Overview
A Gold Proof 2 Pounds commemorative coin of the United Kingdom, minted in 2026 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of HMS Beagle. The obverse features an uncrowned portrait of King Charles III facing left, designed by Martin Jennings. The reverse depicts HMS Beagle at sea, designed by William Webb. The coin is composed of Gold (.9167), weighs 15.98 grams, and features a reeded edge with incuse lettering. Struck as Proof.
Specifications
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 2026
- Composition
- Gold (.9167)
- Weight
- 15.98 g
- Diameter
- 28.4 mm
- Thickness
- 2.5 mm
- Mint
- Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom
- Shape
- Round
- Technique
- Milled
- Issuer
- United Kingdom
Design details
Obverse
Uncrowned portrait of King Charles III left, legend around. Script: Latin Lettering: CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·2 POUNDS·2026 · MJ Unabridged legend: Charles III Dei Gratia Rex Fidei Defensor Translation: Charles III by the Grace of God King Defender of the Faith Designer: Martin Jennings
Reverse
HMS Beagle at sea with legend and marine animal design around. Script: Latin Lettering: HMS BEAGLE WW Designer: William Webb
Collector insights
- Design heritage: Martin Jennings, William Webb is credited as the designer for the Non-circulating coins series. Designer attribution helps distinguish this issue from later restrikes or unofficial copies that reuse only the motif.
- Struck at: Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom. Confirm the mintmark on your example before comparing prices — same-year issues from different mints often trade at very different levels.
- Gold issue: Gold (.9167) — bullion demand competes with numismatic demand. Weight and fineness (not just face value) drive the melt-value floor.
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