LMS Princess Coronation Class 6229 Duchess of Hamilton is being celebrated thanks to a partnership between the National Railway Museum and The Royal Mint.

The 1938-Crewe-built locomotive is currently on display at the National Railway Museum in York and now has its own official coin.

Artist Gary Breeze designed the £2 commemorative coin, featuring the locomotive in motion, highlighting its streamlined form.

The coin has been released with multiple variants, including gold Proof, silver Proof Colour, Brilliant Uncirculated Colour, and Brilliant Uncirculated.

They hope to attract both collectors and enthusiasts, with each coin also accompanied by illustrated packaging, highlighting the locomotive’s story.

The special coin can now be bought, with prices starting at £17.50. Further information on the coin can be found online.

“Duchess of Hamilton is one of Britain’s most extraordinary locomotives and is a true icon of speed, elegance and engineering ambition. It is a privilege to work with the National Railway Museum to bring this remarkable machine to an official UK £2 coin for the very first time. Gary Breeze’s design captures the locomotive’s streamlined beauty with real artistry, and we hope the release will resonate not only with coin collectors, but with all those who share a passion for Britain’s rich railway heritage.”

Phillippa Green, Licensing and Partnerships Manager at The Royal Mint