Since the 1998 introduction of bi-metallic £2 coins, the Royal Mint has issued numerous commemorative editions of the coins. These editions have often focussed on science and technology. In 2006, as part of the bicentenary of Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s birth, the Mint issued two coins depicting Brunel and his works.
This coin depicts the vaulted roof of Paddington Station. Around the edge is the legend ‘1806-59 Isambard Kingdom Brunel Engineer’.
For the other coin, see LDBRU:2025.2.