© Monéphil (CC BY-NC)
© Monéphil (CC BY-NC)
2 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th portrait
| Aluminium | 1.42 g | 21.46 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Caribbean States |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Eastern Caribbean Central Bank |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2002-2011 |
| Value | 2 Cents (0.02 XCD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1965-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.42 g |
| Diameter | 21.46 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 2020 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Value flanked by palm tree fronds.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EAST CARIBBEAN STATES 2004
2
TWO CENTS
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Edge
Plain
Comment
Two main groups are known, most probably minted by different mints.Obverse
Die 1 - portrait with tall neck, thin script, "Q" with short tail, wide quadrangular border.
Die 2 - portrait with short neck, thick script with bold serifs, "Q" with long tail, narrow quadrangular border.
Reverse
Die A - all details smaller and closer to the center, bold script, wide quadrangular border.
Die B - all details larger and thinner, letters do not touch each other, narrow quadrangular border.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.
