


© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Captain William Bligh
2009 yearSilver (.999) (Partly gilded) | 31.10 g | 40.7 mm |
Issuer | Pitcairn Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
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Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2009 |
Value | 2 Dollars 2 NZD = USD 1.23 |
Currency | Dollar of New Zealand (1988-date) |
Composition | Silver (.999) (Partly gilded) |
Weight | 31.10 g |
Diameter | 40.7 mm |
Thickness | 3.05 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-08 |
Numista | N#19518 |
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Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Gilded portrait of Captain Bligh and the HMVA Bounty in the background (also gilded).
Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)
Lettering:
Pitcairn
Island
CAPTAIN WILLIAM BLIGH
H.M.A.V. BOUNTY
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Captain William Bligh, a British naval officer and explorer who is best known for his involvement in the mutiny on the HMS Bounty in 1789. The coin's design highlights Bligh's navigational skills and his role in the history of Pitcairn Islands, where he was appointed as the governor in 1808. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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2009 | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Captain William Bligh) 2009 coin.