Coins & Currency Danbury Mint | The Flying Scotsman £2 Silver Proof Coin

The Flying Scotsman Is Cemented In History As The Most Famous Steam Locomotive In The World. First Introduced To The Public In 1923, The Flying Scotsman Was A Part Of The A1 Class, A Group Of The Most Powerful Locomotives Used By The Lner At The Time. Only Eleven Years Later, The Flying Scotsman’S Fame Reached New Heights When It Achieved 100Mph On A Special Test Run, Officially Becoming The First Steam Locomotive In The Uk To Reach That Speed. Now, To Celebrate The 100Th Anniversary Of This Iconic Steam Locomotive, The Royal Mint Has Released A New £2 Coin. Presenting… The Flying Scotsman £2 Silver Proof Coin.

Designed By Royal Mint Artist John Bergdahl And Enhanced With Colour Artwork From Ffion Gwillim To Highlight The Flying Scotsman’S Classic Apple Green Shade, The Stunning Depiction Is The First Coloured Design To Appear On A Bi-Metallic £2 Commemorative Coin Since 2002. Engraved Beneath The Train Are The Words “Flying Scotsman Lner 4472”, Along With The Dates Of The Anniversary, “1923-2023”. The Inspirational Quote, “Live For The Journey” Is Inscribed On The Edge Of The Coin.

In A Fitting Tribute To Such An Incredible Work Of Art, This Crown Is Minted In 92.5% Silver And Has Been Struck To Proof Quality – The Highest Calibre Of Strike In The Coin-Collecting World. Using Special Polished Dies, The Coins Have Been Individually Struck At Least Twice To Give Them An Unparalleled Crispness Of Design. They Have More Detail, Clearer Relief, And A Finer, Smoother Surface Than Coins Struck To Normal Standards.

To Ensure This Treasure Will Be Protected For Years To Come, We Have Sonically Sealed It In Crystal Clear Casing Like Those Used By The Top Coin Grading Companies. The Capsule Includes The Danbury Mint Hologram, Assuring You That Your Coin Is Protected By Our “Sealed For Good” Technology. What’S More, A Deluxe Wooden Display Case, The Perfect Way To Showcase Your Collection, Is Included At No Additional Charge.