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2 Pence - Elizabeth II Operation Torch; smaller bust
| Copper plated steel | 7.12 g | 25.91 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 2012-2013 |
| Value | 2 Pence 0.02 GIP = USD 0.026 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper plated steel |
| Weight | 7.12 g |
| Diameter | 25.91 mm |
| Thickness | 2.06 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#49239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Three military figures in foreground, rock of Gibraltar in background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWO PENCE
OPERATION TORCH
1942
2
Engraver: Philip Nathan
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Pence coin from Gibraltar featuring Queen Elizabeth II with a smaller bust was issued to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Operation Torch, a military operation in which Allied forces landed in Morocco and Algeria during World War II. The coin's design features a portrait of the Queen with a smaller bust, surrounded by the inscription "Elizabeth II" and the year of issue, 2012-2013. The coin was made of copper-plated steel and weighs 7.12 grams. It's a unique and interesting collector's item for anyone interested in military history or numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2013 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Operation Torch; smaller bust) 2012-2013 coin.
