| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | £2 |
| Alloy | Inner: Cupro-nickel. Outer:Nickel-brass |
| Weight | 28.40 g |
| Diameter | 12.00mm |
| Reverse Designer | Henry Gray |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Obverse Designer | Martin Jennings |
| Edge Inscription | • PERFECTING THE ART OF NAVIGATION |
| Quality | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Year | 2025 |
| Edge | Fine milled incuse edge lettering |
This 2025 350 Years of the Royal Observatory £2 celebrates 350 years since the institution’s foundation. In 1675, the Royal Observatory became the first state-funded, purpose-built scientific institution in Britain, dedicated to improving sea navigation, cartography and timekeeping.
The Royal Observatory is the historic source of the Prime Meridian of the World, 0° longitude, which marks the divide between the eastern and western hemispheres.
The reverse design by Henry Gray depicts several scientific elements that have contributed to some of the historic discoveries made by the Royal Observatory. While the edge inscription ‘PERFECTING THE ART OF NAVIGATION’, is taken from the Royal Warrant signed by Charles II in March 1675
The coin comes with packaging exploring the story of the Royal Observatory and some of its historic achievements.
The 2025 350 Years of the Royal Observatory £2 is available as a £2 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin, £2 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Cover (Limited Edition 10,000), £2 Silver Proof Coin Cover (Limited Edition 750), £2 Silver Proof Coin (Limited Edition 1500), £2 Silver Proof Piedfort Coin (Limited Edition 650), £2 Gold Proof Coin Cover (Limited Edition 50) and £2 Gold Proof Coin (Limited Edition 50).
