Royal Mint's New Release: "Duchess of Hamilton" Commemorative Coin Featuring a Locomotive from the Golden Age of British Railways

Coin Palace Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Kobe City, hereinafter "Coin Palace"), an official agent of the Royal Mint and a seller of rare British coins popular for asset preservation, launched the "UK 2026 Duchess of Hamilton Proof Gold/Silver Coin" on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Product Overview The Duchess of Hamilton is widely known as one of Britain's iconic steam locomotives. Source: cooldudeandy01 / CC BY 2.0 Original image here Built in 1938 at the Crewe Works for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS), it was designed to pull the most prestigious express trains connecting London and Glasgow. Its beautiful streamlined form and distinctive metallic stripes, reminiscent of Art Deco style, combined speed and elegance, earning high acclaim as a symbol of the golden age of British railways. In honor of this historic locomotive, the Royal Mint, the UK's Royal Mint, has announced a 2-pound commemorative coin themed after it. Image: Queen's 95th Birthday Silver Coin The design of this coin is by Mr. Gary Breeze, depicting the locomotive in motion from a dynamic side view, masterfully expressing its power and elegance. Mr. Breeze has also designed the Queen's 95th Birthday commemorative coin in 2021 and the RRS Discovery commemorative coin issued last September, further solidifying his reputation as a highly acclaimed designer. "Duchess of Hamilton" Proof Gold Coin This release features various specifications: proof gold coins, proof silver coins (color), and proof piedfort silver coins (color). Each comes with packaging and a brochure detailing the locomotive's history and charm. This work is a highly attractive coin for anyone interested in railway history and British culture. We invite you to acquire it on this occasion. See Details Coin Palace Co., Ltd. Coin Palace Co., Ltd. imports and sells popular coins for asset preservation as an official agent of the Royal Mint. It is an officially certified dealer that has passed examinations and obtained certification from third-party coin grading agencies, PCGS and NGC. From its showroom on the 30th floor of the Kobe Art Center, you can enjoy panoramic views of Kobe, surrounded by the sea and mountains. Coin Palace Kobe Showroom Founded in Kobe in December 2012. In February 2013, we opened our own online shop, responding to the diversifying society surrounding British coins in the era of internationalization. In addition, our business activities are diverse, including the publication and translation of books related to British coins, bidding and listing agency services at world-leading auctions, consignment sales support, and hosting lectures and workshops on British coins. We prioritize the needs of each customer, providing advice on the best asset management methods using British coins as a medium, whether antique or modern. Official Online Shop "Coin Palace" Access Through SNS, including YouTube, we disseminate the two charms of coins: "asset value" and "emotional value." ・YouTube channel "Coin Palace": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC37n9SmLq09_q_F6BYV7lg ・X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/coinpalace ・Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coinpalace/ ・Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coinpalace.jp/ ・LINE: https://line.me/R/ti/p/%40002kqqgx https://coinpalace.co.jp/ Coin Palace Co., Ltd. Location: 30F Kobe Art Center, 7-1-13 Kumochibashi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City Established: February 2016 (Founded December 2012) Business Activities: ・Coin trading ・Publishing business ・Seminar business ・Auction agency business ・Appraisal agency business