Celebrate one of Britain’s most iconic steam locomotives with the 2026 UK £2 Duchess of Hamilton Brilliant Uncirculated Colour Coin from The Royal Mint. This limited edition coin honours Duchess of Hamilton (LMS Princess Coronation Class No. 6229), a legendary streamlined express passenger locomotive built in 1938 to haul the prestigious Coronation Scot service between London Euston and Glasgow.

The reverse features a stunning, dynamic side-on view of the locomotive in motion, designed by artist Gary Breeze. Colour printing — rarely used on UK £2 coins — brings vibrant depth and definition to the locomotive’s striking crimson art deco livery, yellow stripes, and sleek streamlined form. The obverse displays the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Martin Jennings.

Presented in striking packaging that showcases the coin alongside beautiful railway-themed imagery, this Brilliant Uncirculated Colour edition is a must-have for coin collectors, railway enthusiasts, and fans of British engineering heritage. Every purchase supports the National Railway Museum.

Limited mintage of just 7,500 coins worldwide.