2025 UK 200 Years of the Modern Railway CERTIFIED BU £2 Coin

On 27th September 1825, Locomotion No. 1 left Shildon with 600 passengers aboard - embarking on a 26-mile journey that would ignite the age of steam, connect communities, and redefine travel for generations.

To mark the 200th anniversary of this historic moment, The Royal Mint has released an official UK £2 coin, commemorating the birth of the modern railway.

• Celebrating 200 years of first ever steam-powered passenger train journey — a symbol of Britain’s innovation and engineering excellence
• Features a specially commissioned design by William Webb, capturing Locomotion No. 1 in full steam
• Includes the edge inscription: “ACTIVE ~ LOCOMOTION ~ NO 1”
• Issued in superior Brilliant Uncirculated quality
• Protectively encapsulated in official Change Checker packaging to preserve for generations to come

Whether you’re a railway enthusiast, a history lover, or a dedicated collector, this piece of British heritage belongs in your collection.

Click ‘Add to Basket’ to secure yours today, before it departs the station!

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