In 2018 to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Captain James Cook Voyage of Discovery, the Royal Mint released a very Limited Issue Captain Cook £2 Two Pound Gold Proof Coin struck in solid 22 Carat Gold.

The reverse designed by Gary Breeze features the ship Endeavour, Captain James Cook and the dates 1768-2018 while the obverse depicts the Fifth Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.
These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.

• Limited Issue of 339 Coins Worldwide
• Struck to Royal Mint's Proof Quality in Solid 22 Carat Gold
• A story of adventure and discovery told in gold, 250 years on
• Gary Breeze’s ‘puzzle’ design builds over three years to reveal Captain Cook’s story
• Every detail emphasised by the finest Proof quality finish
• Royal Mint Boxed with Certificate of Authenticity