{"product_id":"great-britain-hms-beagle-2026-2-bimetal-brilliant-uncirculated-coin","title":"Great Britain HMS Beagle 2026 £2 Bimetal Brilliant Uncirculated Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn official issue of Britain’s Royal Mint, this one-year-only £2 coin pays homage to the 200th anniversary of the first voyage of the British ship, HMS Beagle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaunched in 1820, and taking part in the coronation celebrations of King George IV, the Beagle undertook its first voyage under Captain Pringle Stokes in 1826 – exactly 200 years ago. Interestingly, that voyage was part of a scientific mission led by Phillip Parker King – son of Philip Gidley King, Australia’s third governor and the man who issued the Currency Proclamation of 1800! The Beagle later found fame due to its second voyage – a circumnavigation of the globe that played a fundamental role in the formulation of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by means of natural selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA masterpiece of maritime art, the 28.40mm flan of this official British legal tender coin is distinguished by a powerful portrayal of the Beagle at full sail. Celebrating the second voyage, the depiction of the Beagle is surrounded by animals observed by Charles Darwin. Also carrying a unique edge-inscription – ‘THE VOYAGE OF THE BEAGLE’– each coin is set within official Royal Mint packaging the explores the history of this iconic vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial, eye-catching and affordable – click add to cart now!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49098415014196,"sku":"42151","price":46.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/42151-0.jpg?v=1776905698","url":"https:\/\/www.downies.com\/products\/great-britain-hms-beagle-2026-2-bimetal-brilliant-uncirculated-coin","provider":"Downies Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}