2025 The Modern Railway UK 200 Years £2 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin on Card

• Celebrating 200 years of the modern railway and the seminal journey that changed the world
• William Webb’s reverse design portrays the revolutionary journey that took place on 27 September 1825
• In tribute to the original locomotive, the coin features the edge inscription ‘ACTIVE · LOCOMOTION NO 1’
• Presented in bespoke packaging that explores the huge impact the railway has had on people’s lives since 1825
• Made in partnership with Railway 200 as part of its year-long celebration of 200 years of the modern railway

KEY FEATURES:

• A UK 50p coin range celebrating the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, known as the Red Arrows.
• The reverse design features the classic Hawk T1 aircraft the Red Arrows have used since the 1980 display season.
• The coin celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Red Arrows first display in 1965.
• Three colour-printed editions are available – a silver Proof Piedfort, silver Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated edition.
• The colour editions of the coin highlight the classic red aircraft and the red, white, and blue smoke used in the Red Arrows’ aerial displays.

Specifications

• Country of Issue: United Kingdom
• Year of Issue: 2025
• Denomination: 50p
• Weight (g): 16.00
• Mintage: Unlimited
• Quality: Uncirculated
• Diameter: (mm) 27.30
• Issued By: Royal Mint