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2 Pounds - Charles III Basking shark
2023 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 IMP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#376341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
A basking shark with its mouth open, swimming along the seabed, surrounded by the English legend and the Manx language translation with the face value in a circular arc at the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BASKING SHARK
SHARKAGH GREINEY
2 POUNDS
Engraver: Glyn Davies
Designer: Glyn Davies
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Available as part of a collection from the Isle of Man Post OfficeInteresting fact
The 2 Pounds - Charles III (Basking shark) 2023 coin from the Isle of Man features a unique bimetallic design, with a copper-nickel center surrounded by a nickel brass ring. This distinctive design not only adds to the coin's aesthetic appeal but also serves as a security feature to prevent counterfeiting.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - Charles III (Basking shark) 2023 coin.
