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This commemorative collectible includes the Royal Observatory Greenwich stamps paired with The Royal Mint's new £2 Brilliant Uncirculated coin.
Limited to 10,000 individually numbered editions.
This unique limited edition souvenir honouring Royal Observatory Greenwich's 350th anniversary commemorates the significance of the quest for a way to measure a ship's longitude.
The six main stamps are paired with The Royal Mint's new £2 Brilliant Uncirculated coin featuring the Prime Meridian and a 24-hour dial representing the Shepherd Gate Clock.
The stamps are postmarked with a special edition handstamp on an individually numbered cover that includes the issue's title.
Inside are stories and images revealing the history and significance of Royal Observatory Greenwich.
A high-quality commemorative souvenir limited to 10,000 individually numbered editions.
Coin specifications
Denomination |
£2 |
Issuing Authority |
UK |
Alloy |
Cupro-nickel |
Weight |
12g |
Diameter |
28.4mm |
Obverse Designer |
Martin Jennings |
Reverse Designer |
Henry Gray |
Quality |
Brilliant Uncirculated |