In 2018 to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Captain James Cook Voyage of Discovery, the Royal Mint released a very Limited Issue Captain Cook £2 Two Pound Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .925 Sterling Silver.
The reverse designed by Gary Breezefeatures the ship Endeavour, Captain James Cook and the dates 1768-2018 while the obverse depicts the Fifth Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Limited Mintage of 4,778 Coins Worldwide
Finished to Royal Mint's Proof Quality in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
The first time Captain Cook has been celebrated on a UK coin
Gary Breeze’s ‘puzzle’ design builds over three years to reveal Captain Cook’s story
A Limited Edition Presentation of just 4778 – don’t miss the start of the journey
