In 2019 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 the mast of HMS Endeavour, Captain James Cook and the dates 1769-2019 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 4,326 Worldwide
The first time Captain Cook has been commemorated on a series of UK coins
Celebrate the legacy of one the greatest figures in British history
Pay tribute to Captain Cook’s legacy of scientific discovery and exploration
Features an original design by artist Gary Breeze
Presented in a sleek black box complete with a fascinating booklet that brings the stories of Cook’s voyage to life
Gary Breeze’s ‘puzzle’ design builds over three years to reveal Captain Cook’s story
