The Royal Mint have released an official UK £2 coin to celebrate the legendary vessel – the RRS Discovery.

This new £2 coin commemorates two major milestones: 125 years since her launch and 100 years since the Discovery Oceanic Expedition.

The RRS Discovery – the last traditional wooden ship of her kind in the UK – made history with her pioneering voyages that transformed the world’s understanding of Antarctica.

*This coin has not been released into general circulation*

Obverse: Martin Jennings (King Charles Portrait)

Reverse: depicting the RRS Discovery (designed by Gary Breeze)