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2 Cents - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Bronze | 9.45 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Caribbean States |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1955-1965 |
| Value | 2 Cents (0.02 BWI$) |
| Currency | British West Indies dollar (1935-1965) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.45 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 1.68 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Value flanked by palmtree fronds
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH CARIBBEAN TERRITORIES
2
CENTS
1965
·EASTERN GROUP·
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Edge
Plain
Comment
Until 1959 this type was minted with 95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, and 1.5% Zinc. After 1959 they were minted with 97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, and 0.5% Tin.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Cents - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1955-1965 from Eastern Caribbean States is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, who was still a young monarch at the time. The coin's design was created by sculptor and engraver, Mary Gillick, and it has become a popular collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 1250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 788000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 1060000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 1188000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 2001000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Cents - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1955-1965 coin.
