2013 Elizabeth II 'The 150th Anniversary of the London Underground - The Train' £2 Coin
Price: £20.00
Product code: HIS13UT2
- Struck in 2013 to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the London Underground
- The reverse features a 1967 Victoria line Tube train emerging from a tunnel
- The obverse features the fourth portrait of Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley
- Presented in sleek, premium packaging featuring The Royal Mint’s logo
- Serves as a meaningful gift or the perfect gateway into coin collecting
- Certified authenticity by The Royal Mint
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The London Underground "Train" £2 coin was designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, the acclaimed duo behind the iconic London 2012 Olympic Torch. Created to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the London Underground in 2013, the coin features a striking depiction of a 1967 Victoria line Tube train emerging from a tunnel. The design uses texture and perspective to evoke movement and light, while the coin's edge pattern draws inspiration from Harry Beck's legendary Tube map. This thoughtful combination of elements captures the essence of the world’s first underground railway and its enduring legacy.
*Image is representative of the coin you will receive
**Struck for general circulation and subsequently acquired by The Royal Mint from the secondary market.
Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | £2 |
| Alloy | Inner: Cupro-nickel. Outer:Nickel-brass |
| Weight | 12.00 g |
| Diameter | 28.40mm |
| Reverse Designer | Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Obverse Designer | Ian Rank-Broadley |
| Quality | Circulating |
| Year | 2013 |
