HMS Beagle Charles Darwin 2025 Silver Plated BU Coin

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HMS Beagle Charles Darwin 2025 Silver Plated BU Coin

Name: HMS Beagle Charles Darwin 2025 Silver Plated BU Coin
Brand: Military & History
SKU: 59275
Price: 5.95 GBP
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SKU: 59275

Selection: 2025 BU Coin

2025 BU Coin

2025 Box Set Edition

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Weight: 9g

Edition limit: 499

Base metal: Iron

Plating: .999 Silver

Diameter: 28.5mm

Face value: 50 Cents

Year of issue: 2025

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the HMS Beagle with this exquisite HMS Beagle 200th Anniversary Silver Plated Coin, a timeless tribute to one of the most significant ships in scientific history. The HMS Beagle is renowned for its role in Charles Darwin's transformative voyage from 1831 to 1836, which ultimately contributed to his groundbreaking theory of evolution by natural selection.

The 2025 edition of this coin is meticulously crafted and features an intricate depiction of the HMS Beagle, along with the inscription "Ponsonby Sound". This commemorates a key location visited during the ship’s voyage. The area is described vividly in the ship's historical records, highlighting moments of cultural exchange, unique traditions, and the challenges faced during exploration.

This unique coin is a fitting tribute to the ship's extraordinary legacy and its profound influence on science, exploration, and our understanding of the world.