2026 King Charles III 'HMS Beagle' £2 Gold Proof Coin

2026 King Charles III 'HMS Beagle' £2 Gold Proof Coin - Boxed / COA Issued to commemorate the historic voyages of HMS Beagle, this coin celebrates one of the most important vessels in the history of exploration and scientific discovery. The reverse design features the ship itself, honouring its famous journeys, particularly the second voyage with Captain Robert FitzRoy and Charles Darwin, which contributed significantly to the development of the theory of evolution. With the edge inscription “THE VOYAGE OF THE BEAGLE”, this official release offers both historical importance and strong visual appeal, making it a compelling addition for collectors. Coin Specifications Denomination £2 Limited Edition 100 (max mintage 162) Alloy Inner: 22 carat yellow gold. Outer: 22 carat red gold Weight 15.97 g Diameter 28.40mm Reverse Designer William Webb Obverse Designer Martin Jennings Edge Inscription · THE VOYAGE OF THE BEAGLE We endeavour to keep all years available, the image is of the coin you will receive some years may not be available due to rarity, if you are interested in the rare examples not on offer here, please contact us Should you not be entirely happy with your purchase you may returned it for a full refund, please see our returns section for more information.