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The History of the Mayflower
In mid-November 1620, a small converted merchant ship appeared off the coast of Cape Cod, in the modern-day US state of Massachusetts. One or two European ships had passed this way before, exploring the New World, but the 102 passengers of the Mayflower – storm-tossed and seasick – were here to stay.
These were the Pilgrims, whose uncommonly democratic form of self-government would lay the philosophical foundations for the United States of America.
A voyage that was arguably almost a century in the making, a voyage spawned by religious persecution and beset by bad luck and foul weather, and a voyage that made history.
After more than a month of scouting a location for their new plantation, the Pilgrims finally settle in what is now known as Plymouth, Massachusetts. They begin building homes immediately but many will die during the harsh winter.
Voyage of the Mayflower £2 Coin release
On 9th March 2020, The Royal Mint commemorates the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage with a vibrantly designed coin.
Available in Gold Proof, Silver Proof editions, as well as a Brilliant Uncirculated edition, the 400th Anniversary of the Voyage of the Mayflower coin offers a distinctive opportunity to commemorate the Mayflower. In addition, a special two-coin set, in collaboration with the US Mint provides the opportunity to see the story from both sides of the ocean.
This special set features a coin from The Royal Mint in the UK and commemorative medal from the United States Mint.
Mayflower £2 Coin Video
In 2020, the world commemorates the 400th anniversary of that perilous voyage and The Royal Mint has chosen the talents of Chris Costello for the reverse design of its coin commemorating the famous ship.
Chris has also provided the reverse and obverse designs for the United States Mint’s coin and medal, so it’s fair to say he knows the subject inside and out.
Both the UK and U.S. coins are available together as part of a set, alongside a set which contains the UK coin and U.S. medal – a rare collaboration between The Royal Mint and the United States Mint that helps to better tell the whole story of the Mayflower.
Inner: .925 sterling silver. Outer: .925 sterling silver plated with fine gold
Weight
24 g
Diameter
28.40mm
Reverse Designer
Chris Costello
Obverse Designer
Jody Clark
Edge Inscription
UNDERTAKEN FOR THE GLORY OF GOD
Quality
Proof
Year
2020
Product Code
UK20MFPF
Price on day of issue
£110 ($138.79)
Mayflower Gold Proof Coin
Mayflower Gold Proof Coin specification
Mintage
LEP: 400 Coins / MCM: 585 Coins
Denomination
£2
Alloy
Inner: 22 carat yellow gold. Outer: 22 carat red gold
Weight
15.97 g
Diameter
28.40mm
Reverse Designer
Chris Costello
Obverse Designer
Jody Clark
Edge Inscription
UNDERTAKEN FOR THE GLORY OF GOD
Quality
Proof
Year
2020
Product Code
UK20MFGP
Price on day of issue
£1,115 ($1,406.85)
NGC Graded Coins
For the first time in a UK coin release, The Royal Mint has released a very limited quantity of NGC Graded coins.
Known in the numismatic world for their commitment to accuracy, consistency and integrity, Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC) is the world’s largest and most trusted third-party grading service for coins, tokens and medals. Since 1987, NGC has graded more than 46 million coins, each one backed by the industry-leading NGC Guarantee.
Note: The mintage figures given for NGC graded coins is the limited set for production by The Royal Mint. These population numbers will increase if other coin collectors submit their own Mayflower Coins to NGC for grading, assuming they reach the same highest level of grades.
The coins are graded PF 70 + Ultra Cameo, which is the highest achievable in the NGC Grading Scale.
NGC PF 70 Silver Proof Coin
Limited Edition 500 Coins
Mayflower 2020 UK £2 Silver Proof Graded Presentation Coin
Just 500 graded presentation silver coins are available
Independently graded 70 – the highest score on the Sheldon coin grading scale
Each coin slab is individually numbered in the order they come off the press
The reverse design includes mayflowers which are the state flower of Massachusetts – where the Pilgrims settled
The edge inscription reads ‘UNDERTAKEN FOR THE GLORY OF GOD’ – a passage from the Mayflower Compact
NGC PF 70 Gold Proof Coin
Limited Edition 100 Coins
Mayflower 2020 UK £2 Gold Proof Graded Presentation Coin
Just 100 graded presentation gold coins are available
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