Obverse: the obverse features a left-facing portrait of King Charles III, created by sculptor Martin Jennings. Surrounding the portrait is the inscription “CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 2 POUNDS”, identifying the monarch and the coin's face value of 2 pounds sterling.
Reverse: the reverse depicts the legendary Loch Ness Monster, also known as Nessie, emerging from the turbulent waters of Loch Ness. In the background are the mountainous Scottish landscape, a small boat and castle ruins reminiscent of Urquhart Castle on the shores of the loch. The inscription “LOCH NESS MONSTER” appears above, while the lower section displays the weight “1oz”, silver fineness “999”, the inscription “FINE SILVER” and the year “2026”. The reverse design was created by Dan Thorne.
About the coin: this is a 2026 investment silver coin issued by The Royal Mint and the first release in the new “Legendary Creatures” series dedicated to legendary creatures and British folklore. The coin is struck from .999 fine silver, contains 1 troy ounce of pure silver and measures 38.61 mm in diameter. Its face value is 2 pounds sterling. The Loch Ness Monster is one of Scotland's most famous legends – stories of a mysterious creature inhabiting Loch Ness date back centuries, while during the 20th century Nessie became famous around the world. The mintage of this 1 oz silver coin is limited to 50,000 pieces.
