2026 HMS Beagle UK £2 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

2026 HMS Beagle UK £2 Brilliant Uncirculated CoinHMS Beagle is one of the most important vessels in scientific history. Best known for its second voyage of exploration, when naturalist Charles Darwin made the groundbreaking discoveries that led to the publication of his theory of natural selection, HMS Beagle went on three excursions of exploration around the world whilst in active use. The Royal Mint is proud to pay homage to the 200th anniversary of HMS Beagles first voyage with a new UK 2 coin.

15-litre inline-six engine

The design includes stylized clouds

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25 gramsPurity: 90%

The Royal Australian Mint continues to tell the unique stories of our iconic national symbol through its ongoing Kangaroo Series

using echolocation to locate their prey

Traditionally motifs on a coin have raised relief

it’s no wonder that Australia is one of only six countries to have competed in every Commonwealth Games since their inception in 1930

1962 Threepence Weight 1

Below is the full list of the 11 coins:

integrity and freedom

this unique type is graced with dynamic design capturing the power and free-spirited nature of the horse