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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Brimstone Hill
2020 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 2 Dollars |
| Currency | East Caribbean Dollar (1965-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#259242 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Depicts the 1782 siege of Brimstone Hill in Saint Kitts by French forces against the British fort.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ST. KITTS & NEVIS
2020
SIEGE OF BRIMSTONE HILL
Edge
Reeded
Comment
In 1782 during the American Revolutionary war, the French attacked various British outposts in the Caribbean and island of Saint Kitts was no exception. In the battle of Brimstone Hill French troops laid siege to the fortress there for a month before the British finally surrendered and the French controlled the island. After roughly a year, the Treaty of Paris returned Saint Kitts and neighboring Nevis to British rule.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Brimstone Hill) 2020 from Saint Kitts and Nevis made of Silver (.999) weighing 31.1 g is that it features a unique design that showcases the historic Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the island of St. Kitts. The coin's design highlights the fortress's importance as a cultural and historical landmark, making it a special collector's item for anyone interested in history, architecture, and numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Brimstone Hill) 2020 coin.
