2026 £2 Iconic Navy Vessels - HMS Beagle Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
- Official 2025 UK £2 Brilliant Uncirculated coin from The Royal Mint
- Second release in the popular Iconic Navy Vessels series
- Striking reverse design of HMS Beagle with ornate border featuring animals observed by Charles Darwin
- Edge inscription reads “THE VOYAGE OF THE BEAGLE”
- Presented in a premium illustrated fold-out card with detailed historical content about the ship and Darwin’s voyage
Honour one of the most famous ships in scientific history with this 2025 £2 Brilliant Uncirculated coin from The Royal Mint. HMS Beagle is best known for its second voyage (1831–1836) when a young Charles Darwin sailed aboard as naturalist, gathering the observations that would later form the foundation of his theory of natural selection. This coin commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Beagle’s first voyage and celebrates the vessel’s remarkable legacy of exploration and discovery.
The reverse features a beautifully detailed engraving of HMS Beagle under full sail on the open sea, surrounded by an ornate border of animals Darwin studied during the voyage. The edge is inscribed with the moving phrase “THE VOYAGE OF THE BEAGLE”. The obverse carries the official effigy of His Majesty King Charles III. Presented in a beautifully illustrated fold-out card packed with historical information, vintage illustrations, and facts about Darwin’s groundbreaking journey, this coin makes a perfect addition for naval history enthusiasts, Darwin collectors, or anyone who appreciates British maritime heritage.
A superb Brilliant Uncirculated coin that brings the extraordinary story of HMS Beagle and Charles Darwin vividly to life — an essential piece for any serious British coin or naval history collection.
(18148)
| SKU | 18148 |
| Brand | Royal Mint |
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