
Specification | Value |
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Denomination | £2 |
Alloy | Inner: Cupro-nickel. Outer:Nickel-brass |
Weight | 12.00 g |
Diameter | 28.40mm |
Reverse Designer | William Webb |
Specification | Value |
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Obverse Designer | Martin Jennings |
Edge Inscription | • ACTIVE • LOCOMOTION NO 1 |
Quality | Brilliant Uncirculated |
Year | 2025 |
Edge | Fine milled incuse edge lettering |
This 2025 200 Years of The Modern Railway £2 celebrates 200 years of the modern railway. William Webb’s reverse design portrays the revolutionary journey that took place on 27 September 1825 and the coin features the edge inscription ‘ACTIVE · LOCOMOTION NO 1’.
It comes in bespoke packaging that explores the huge impact the railway has had on people’s lives since 1825.

The 2025 200 Years of The Modern Railway £2 is available as a £2 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin, £2 Silver Proof Piedfort Coin (Limited Edition 1,350), £2 Silver Proof Coin (Limited Edition 4,000) and £2 Gold Proof Coin (Limited Edition 100).
