British coin to mark the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook’s Voyage of Discovery
Second coin in a three-coin series
Designed by Gary Breeze, the reverse features the mast of Cook’s famous ship, HM Bark Endeavor below an image of the Transit of Venus and the number ‘250’ that marks the anniversary
92.5% silver, plated with fine gold
British legal tender, struck by the Royal Mint to Proof quality
The Royal Mint celebrates the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook’s Voyage of Discovery with this £2 silver Proof coin, the second coin in a three-coin series. Designed by Gary Breeze, the coin features a unique design that spans three £2 coins. When the coins are placed together, the design can be seen as a whole.
This is the second release in the series and the third and final coin will follow in 2020.
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British coin to mark the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook’s Voyage of Discovery
Second coin in a three-coin series
Designed by Gary Breeze, the reverse features the mast of Cook’s famous ship, HM Bark Endeavor below an image of the Transit of Venus and the number ‘250’ that marks the anniversary
92.5% silver, plated with fine gold
British legal tender, struck by the Royal Mint to Proof quality
The Royal Mint celebrates the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook’s Voyage of Discovery with this £2 silver Proof coin, the second coin in a three-coin series. Designed by Gary Breeze, the coin features a unique design that spans three £2 coins. When the coins are placed together, the design can be seen as a whole.
This is the second release in the series and the third and final coin will follow in 2020.
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