2 Pounds - Charles III 200 years of Zoological Society of London; Silver Proof
© The Royal Mint, 2026
Features
| Issuer |
United Kingdom
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Charles III (2022-date)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Year | 2026 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.68 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) (Fine gold-plated outer ring) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Issued | 2 January 2026 |
| Number | N# 554757 |
Commemorative issue
200 Years of the Zoological Society of London
Obverse
Uncrowned portrait of King Charles III left, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·2 POUNDS·2026 ·
MJ
Unabridged legend: Charles III Dei Gratia Rex Fidei Defensor
Translation: Charles III by the Grace of God King Defender of the Faith
Designer: Martin Jennings
Reverse
Depiction of a snail, pigeon and tiger left with a globe in the background, legend at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1826 · ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON · 2026
JO
Designer: Jonathan Olliffe
Edge
Reeded with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: · RESTORING WILDLIFE TOGETHER
Mint
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)Comments
The coin was issued in the Annual Silver Proof set (Issue limit: 550, sales unknown) as well as individually on 14/04/2026 (1,500 issue limit; sales unknown). The design was also struck in copper-nickel and gold proof. Issue limit: 2,061
© The Royal Mint, 2026
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Numista Rarity index: 94
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Bullion value: USD 23.99
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Actual silver weight: 0.354 oz
Current silver price: 67.83 USD/oz (see silver price 
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