The 2026 Duchess of Hamilton £2 BUThe Duchess of Hamilton steam locomotive is famous as an icon of Art Deco design in the golden age of British rail travel. Built in 1938 with the Art Deco Streamlining of the LMS Princess Coronation class 6229 designed by William Stanier. Even with this beauty it was capable of 110 mph. The Duchess of Hamilton travelled to America for the 1939 New York World's Fair Tour.
When it eventually retired from service, it was bought by Billy Butlin as a kids feature at Butlin's Minehead holiday camp. The Duchess of Hamilton was restored to its original condition and working order in 1980 and today can be seen at the National Railway Museum in York, sitting alongside Mallard
The Duchess of Hamilton £2 coin is available as:
- 2026 Duchess of Hamilton £2 Silver Proof
- 2026 Duchess of Hamilton Two Pound BU Colour
- 2026 Duchess of Hamilton Two Pound BU
- 2026 Duchess of Hamilton Two Pound Gold Proof
The Obverse is the portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings. Legend "CHARLES III D G REX F D 2 POUNDS 2026".
The edge has is inscribed "LMS PRINCESS CORONATION CLASS 6229" in fine milled incuse edge lettering.
Image credit: The Royal MintMintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 2026. See Coins and Events of 2026
Monarch/Ruler: Charles III (2022-Present)
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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