1996 ONE CROWN 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STEAM RAILWAY

This 1996 Crown coin marks the 125th anniversary of steam railway innovation, celebrating a transformative era in transportation history. Minted in cupro-nickel, the coin commemorates the engineering achievements and industrial progress that steam locomotives brought to Britain and the world. An outstanding piece for collectors of railway heritage and industrial numismatics, this Crown honours the pioneering spirit of Victorian engineering and the enduring legacy of steam power in shaping modern transportation networks and society.