2004 £2 BU Coin Pack - 200th Anniversary Steam Locomotive

Struck to Brilliant Uncirculated quality, the new £2 coin designed in 2004 celebrates the 200th Anniversary of the steam locomotive by Robert Lowe.

In 1804 the first steam locomotive, designed by the Cornish engineer Richard Trevithick, made its historic journey in South Wales. His invention led to the development of rail travel and played an important part in the industrial revolution. To mark this 200th anniversary of this great achievement, The Royal Mint issued a new two-pound coin in 2004.

The reverse design is the work of Royal Mint engraver Robert Lowe and is based on Trevithick’s 1804 Penydarren locomotive.  Obverse design - Her Majesty the Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley.

Coin Specifications

Denomination - Two Pounds
Alloy Inner - Cupro-nickel
Alloy Outer - Nickel-brass
Weight - 12.00g
Diameter - 28.40mm

The presentation pack contains the new commemorative £2 coin housed within a fully illustrated presentation folder.