2026 Great Britain Duchess of Hamilton £2 BU coin

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To honor this engineering marvel, The Royal Mint struck this £2 coin in her name. Gary Breeze's reverse captures a side-on view in motion, channeling the power and elegance that made Duchess of Hamilton a star of Britain's railways.
Coin Highlights:

• Coin is struck in .23 oz of Cupro-Nickel.
• Comes in illustrated packaging bringing the remarkable story of Duchess of Hamilton to life.
• Obverse: Displays the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, along with the year and denomination.
• Reverse: Features a side-on view of Duchess of Hamilton in motion, designed by artist Gary Breeze to capture the power and elegance of this legendary locomotive.
• Official legal tender backed by the British government.

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Duchess of Hamilton
Built in Crewe in 1938 for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, Duchess of Hamilton was designed to haul the most prestigious express trains on the line between London and Glasgow. With its sleek streamlined body and distinctive metallic Art Deco stripes, it combined raw speed with breathtaking style — becoming one of the most celebrated locomotives of Britain's golden age of rail. Today, Duchess of Hamilton is preserved at the National Railway Museum, where it continues to inspire generations of railway enthusiasts.

The Golden Age of British Railways
The 1930s represented the pinnacle of British locomotive design, as engineers pushed the boundaries of speed and style to produce some of the most iconic trains ever built. Duchess of Hamilton was among the finest of them all — a Stanier Princess Coronation Class locomotive capable of hauling heavy express trains at remarkable speed, wrapped in a streamlined casing that made it as visually stunning as it was powerful. Its Art Deco aesthetic, a hallmark of the era, has ensured that Duchess of Hamilton remains one of the most recognizable and beloved locomotives in British railway history.

The Royal Mint
With over 1,100 years of history, The Royal Mint is one of the world's most respected minting institutions. Based in Llantrisant, Wales, The Royal Mint produces official UK coinage celebrated for its craftsmanship, artistry, and enduring legacy — and this coin marks the first time Duchess of Hamilton has ever been honored on an official UK coin.