| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | £2 |
| Alloy | Inner: Cupro-nickel. Outer:Nickel-brass |
| Weight | 12.00 g |
| Diameter | 28.40mm |
| Reverse Designer | Gary Breeze |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Obverse Designer | Martin Jennings |
| Edge Inscription | • DESIGNED FOR ADVENTURE |
| Quality | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Year | 2025 |
| Edge | Fine milled incuse edge lettering |
This 2025 RRS Discovery £2 celebrates the RRS Discovery which remains one of the most revered research vessels in British maritime history famous for revolutionising the world’s understanding of the Antarctic region.
It comes with a design by Gary Breeze that features the ship in its heyday accompanied by hallmarks of the Antarctic region with the fitting edge inscription ‘DESIGNED FOR ADVENTURE’.
The informative packaging details the history of the vessel and its impact on the scientific world.
The 2025 RRS Discovery £2 is available as a £2 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin, £2 Silver Proof Piedfort Coin (Limited Edition 750), £2 Gold Proof Coin (Limited Edition 100), and £2 UK Silver Proof Coin (Limited Edition 1500).
