2013 London Underground Two Pound Brilliant Uncirculated 2 Coin Set

2013 London Underground Two Pound Brilliant Uncirculated 2 Coin Set

The 2013 London Underground Two Pound commemorative set celebrates the 150th anniversary of the world’s first underground railway. This pre-owned brilliant uncirculated set contains two specially designed £2 coins presented side by side in the original Royal Mint presentation sleeve.

Historical Significance

In 1863, a crowd of 40,000 people gathered to witness the opening of what would later become the Metropolitan line of the London Underground. Initially using steam locomotives (which created pollution issues with clouds of smoke), the line was eventually electrified in 1905. The Northern line was the first Underground line to receive electrification in 1890.

Today’s London Underground network features approximately 270 stations with 250 miles of track running beneath and occasionally above the capital city.

Coin Designs

The first coin in this 2013 London Underground Two Pound set features the front of a stylised Tube train, jointly designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osbergy. The second coin displays the iconic Underground roundel sign, instantly recognizable worldwide and the inspiration for Edwina Ellis’ design. Both coins utilize similar line textures in their designs.

The obverse of both coins displays the fourth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, created by Ian Rank-Broadley.

Technical Specifications

Each coin in this set features:

• Bimetallic composition with cupronickel center and nickel-brass outer ring
• Diameter: 28.40 millimeters
• Weight: 12.00 grams

This 2013 London Underground Two Pound set comes in its original limited edition packaging from The Royal Mint, making it an excellent addition to any collection commemorating British transportation history.