2 Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1974-1992 front 2 Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1974-1992 back
2 Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1974-1992 photo
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2 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

 
Bronze 7.12 g 25.91 mm
Description
Issuer
Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1974-1992
Value
2 Pence 0.02 FKP = USD 0.026
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
7.12 g
Diameter
25.91 mm
Thickness
1.85 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#5730
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Upland Goose or Magellan Goose, in flight, facing left. Numeral above, lettering and date around edge below. The subspecies Chloephaga picta leucoptera is restricted to the Falklands, being slightly larger than its South American counterpart C. p. picta.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
WG
FALKLAND ISLANDS 1998

Engraver: William Maving Gardner

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1974-1992 from Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territories) coin is that it features a unique design on the reverse side, showcasing a penguin, which is a symbol of the Falkland Islands.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1974  23000 - - - - - -
1980  10000 - - - - - -
1982  - - - - - -
1983  - - - - - -
1985  - - - - - -
1987  2500 - - - - - -
1992  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1974-1992 coin.