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The world’s first underground railway opened in London on the 10th January 1863. Nearly 150 years later, the Royal Mint in Britain marks the milestone with two £2 coins, each bearing designs inspired by iconic images of the London Underground.
The London Underground (also known simply as the Underground, or by its nickname the Tube) was the first service to utilize electric trains in 1890 which formed part of the Northern line. During the second World War, the platforms of the many centrally located stations served as bomb shelters to literally tens of thousands of Londoners – later emerging to survey the damage done the night earlier. The Underground introduced a “smart card” form of payment in 2003 and the entire system is now ticket-less. The London Underground now serves more than 3.5 million travelers daily and consists of 270 stations.
Obverse
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Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. ELIZABETH·II·D·G·REG·FID·DEF |
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Reverse
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Depicts a 1967 Victoria line train and uses texture and perspectives to reflect the light and create a sense of movement. 1863 · LONDON UNDERGROUND · 2013 |
Edge |
An unusual edge pattern inspired by Harry Beck’s iconic Tube map. |
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4th portrait
KM# 1239 Sp# K32
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Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Circulating) |
Material | Bi-Metallic |
Ring | Nickel Brass |
Center | Cupronickel |
Weight | 12 g |
Diameter | 28.4 mm |
Thickness | 2.5 mm |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
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