2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Siege of Tobruk) 2021 front 2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Siege of Tobruk) 2021 back
2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Siege of Tobruk) 2021 photo
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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Siege of Tobruk

2021 year
Gold plated copper 110 g 65 mm
Description
Issuer
Niue
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2021
Value
2 Dollars 2 NZD = USD 1.23
Currency
Dollar of New Zealand (1987-date)
Composition
Gold plated copper
Weight
110 g
Diameter
65 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#301988
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

A scene from the battle

Lettering:
El Adem Road · Ras el Medauar · Battle of the Salient · Twin Pimples Raid THE SIEGE OF TOBRUK Operation Brevity · Operation Battleaxe · Operation Crusader
RATS OF TOBRUK
1941
"We're not here to take it, we're here
to give it."
- Lt.-Gen. Leslie Morshead.
10 APRIL - 27 NOVEMBER 1941

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Siege of Tobruk) 2021 from Niue made of Gold plated copper weighing 110g is that it commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Siege of Tobruk, which was a significant event during World War II. The siege lasted for 240 days, from April 10 to December 10, 1941, and was a crucial victory for the Allies in North Africa. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of soldiers and tanks during the siege on the other. The coin's gold plating and unique design make it a valuable collector's item for anyone interested in military history or numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2021  599 - - - - - -

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