The History of British Railways BU £2 Coin Set
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IN DEMAND: The History of British Railways BU £2 Coin Set

The railways are the foundations of Britain and it is our unrivalled history on the tracks that has inspired this impressive £2 collection.

This special 5-coin Brilliant Uncirculated £2 Set features five of the most famous locomotives from around the country:

  • LNER 'Mallard' - the world's fastest steam locomotive. It rocketed to 126mph in 1938, a steam speed record that has never been surpassed.
  • LMS 'Duchess of Hamilton' - preserved steam locomotive built in 1938 and on display at the National Railway Museum
  • SR 'General Steam Navigation' - this locomotive had many novel engineering features, such as it was among the first to use welding in the construction process
  • GWR 'King Edward II' - the most powerful locomotives on the Great Western Railway
  • IOM Steam Railway 'Fenella' - it is the 150th anniversary of the IOM Steam Railway

The designs were drawn by Honorary Member of the Guild of Railway Artists, Steve Wyse.

With limited numbers available, you need to be quick to secure your set today.

Order Ref 185/753P/0

Specifications

  • Country of Issue: Isle of Man
  • Year of Issue: 2023
  • Metal: Bi-metallic
  • Diameter: 28.4mm
  • Weight: 12g
  • Denomination: Two Pounds
  • Reverse: Steve Wyse
  • Obverse: Glyn Davies
  • Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated

Numismatic pieces should be owned primarily for collector interest.
The Westminster Collection does not offer them as an investment and makes no guarantees in terms of future value.

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