A depiction of a steam locomotive engine is encircled by a cogwheel, with the inscription "TWO POUNDS" above. Surrounding the design are the words "R.TREVITHICK 1804 INVENTION INDUSTRY PROGRESS 2004."

In February 1804, Richard Trevithick, a pioneering Cornish engineer, achieved a historic milestone with the first successful railway journey in South Wales. His Penydarren locomotive hauled ten tons of iron, seventy passengers, and five wagons over nine miles, marking the dawn of steam-powered rail transport and its transformative role in the Industrial Revolution. To commemorate the 200th anniversary of this groundbreaking achievement, The Royal Mint issued a £2 coin in 2004. Designed by Royal Mint engraver Robert Lowe, the reverse features Trevithick's iconic Penydarren locomotive, symbolizing innovation and progress.

*Image is representative of the coin you will receive 

**Struck for general circulation and subsequently acquired by The Royal Mint from the secondary market.