{"product_id":"american-declaration-of-independence-250th-anniversary-2026-2-1oz-999-silver-bu-coin-uk-royal-mint","title":"American Declaration of Independence 250th Anniversary 2026 £2 1oz .999 Silver BU Coin - UK - Royal Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003eMark one of the defining moments in modern history with the \u003cstrong\u003e2026 American Declaration of Independence 250th Anniversary Silver Bullion Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e, struck by The Royal Mint from \u003cstrong\u003e1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued to commemorate 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776, this distinctive British coin combines powerful American symbolism with the craftsmanship of The Royal Mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe coin features a specially created reverse design by Royal Mint Chief Engraver \u003cstrong\u003eGordon Summers\u003c\/strong\u003e, an official portrait of \u003cstrong\u003eKing Charles III\u003c\/strong\u003e, a legal-tender denomination of \u003cstrong\u003e£2\u003c\/strong\u003e and a maximum worldwide mintage of \u003cstrong\u003e250,010 coins\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCelebrating 250 Years of American Independence\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdopted on 4 July 1776, the Declaration of Independence announced that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as independent states, no longer subject to British rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe document became a defining moment in the formation of the United States and remains one of the most influential declarations of liberty, representative government and national independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced by Britain’s Royal Mint, this commemorative bullion coin reflects the long, complex and enduring historical relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAmerican Eagle and Quill Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Royal Mint Chief Engraver \u003cstrong\u003eGordon Summers\u003c\/strong\u003e, the reverse brings together two powerful symbols associated with the Declaration of Independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hand firmly holds a feather quill, representing the drafting and signing of the historic document, while an American bald eagle takes flight alongside it. The eagle represents the United States and the principles of freedom and independence associated with the anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe design is completed by the inscription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e250th ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe coin’s year, silver purity and precious-metal weight also appear within the reverse design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKing Charles III Obverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe obverse bears the official uncrowned portrait of \u003cstrong\u003eKing Charles III\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed by British sculptor \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Jennings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe portrait is surrounded by the inscriptions:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 2 POUNDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese inscriptions confirm the monarch, denomination and status of the coin as United Kingdom legal tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOne Troy Ounce of .999 Fine Silver\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach coin is struck from \u003cstrong\u003e1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver\u003c\/strong\u003e in Brilliant Uncirculated bullion quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts combination of intrinsic silver content, government-backed legal-tender status and major international historical theme gives it broad appeal to bullion buyers, Royal Mint collectors and enthusiasts of British or American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaximum Mintage of 250,010\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bullion edition has a maximum worldwide mintage of \u003cstrong\u003e250,010 coins\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unusual total directly references the coin’s 250th-anniversary theme while restricting the number available worldwide. This is separate from the significantly lower-mintage proof version produced for specialist collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProtective Coin Capsule\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis individual coin is supplied in a protective transparent capsule, allowing both sides to be viewed while reducing unnecessary contact with its bullion surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe capsule is supplied by the retailer and should not be described as boxed Royal Mint presentation packaging or as containing a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Declaration of Independence 250th Anniversary Silver Coin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssuing country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Royal Mint\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e £2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99.9% silver \/ .999 fine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure silver content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 troy ounce\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 31.1g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38.61mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant Uncirculated bullion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gordon Summers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martin Jennings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e American bald eagle and feather quill\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e King Charles III\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum mintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250,010\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reeded\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegal tender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes – United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual protective coin capsule\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not included\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eImportant Bullion-Coin Condition Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the Brilliant Uncirculated bullion edition rather than the limited-edition proof release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBullion coins are manufactured and transported in quantity and may display minor production or handling characteristics. These can include small contact marks, light scratches, edge marks, toning, milk spots or other surface imperfections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProtective capsules may also display light marks from storage or transportation. These characteristics do not affect the coin’s stated weight or silver purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease examine the supplied photographs carefully, as they form part of the product description and show the condition of the actual item offered for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Everyday Bullion?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Everyday Bullion, we specialise in sourcing premium bullion and collectable precious-metal products from respected manufacturers and distributors around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery order is carefully inspected, securely packaged and dispatched quickly, giving you complete confidence when purchasing from one of the UK’s trusted bullion retailers. 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