Value of Manchester Ship Canal Royal Mint 1894–1994 Commemorative Coin

No such official Royal Mint commemorative coin exists.

• The Royal Mint has issued many commemoratives (£2, £5, crowns, sovereigns) for events like the Channel Tunnel, Battle of Britain, NHS, Olympics, royal jubilees.
• The Manchester Ship Canal Company (opened 1894) did produce medals, tokens, and centenary memorabilia (1994)—often in base metal, silver, or gold—but these are private medals, not legal tender coins.
• Private mints (Franklin, Westminster, London Mint Office) may have marketed "Manchester Ship Canal" themed pieces, but they carry no face value and minimal secondary market value (typically bullion melt if precious metal, or £5–£20 as collectibles).

If You Have One

1. Check for precious metal hallmark (e.g., "925" silver, "999" gold, weight).
2. Weigh it; calculate melt value.
3. Search eBay "Manchester Ship Canal centenary medal" for comparable sold listings.
4. For numismatic value, consult a BNTA (British Numismatic Trade Association) dealer.

Bottom line: Not a Royal Mint coin; likely a private medal with modest collector value.