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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II The Great Tea Race; Silver Piedfort
2016 year| Silver (.999) | 15.55 g | 38.61 mm |
| Location | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | CIT |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 2 Dollars 2 NZD = USD 1.24 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#171777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The design of this coin is based on the oil painting by famous British maritime artist Jack Spurling. It shows the close finish between the two ships in the English Channel after a three-month head-to-head race, depicting their full sails with an astonishing high relief.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE GREAT TEA RACE OF 1866
BE THE FIRST TO DOCK IN LONDON
150TH ANNIVERSARY 2016
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (The Great Tea Race; Silver Piedfort) 2016 is that it was minted to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Great Tea Race of 1866, a historic sailing race between clipper ships that transported tea from China to London. The coin's design features an image of the tea clipper ship "Cutty Sark," which was one of the ships that participated in the race. The coin's silver composition and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (The Great Tea Race; Silver Piedfort) 2016 coin.
