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2 Pounds - Charles III Battle of the Atlantic - Convoy
2023 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GIP = 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#385249 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Merchant ships targeted by a U-boat. In front a periscope viewfinder
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC
TWO POUNDS
Engraver: David Lawrence
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued in a 3 coin setInteresting fact
The coin commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic, which was a major naval battle during World War II. The battle was fought between the Allies and the Axis powers, and it lasted from 1939 to 1945. The coin's design features a depiction of King Charles III, who was the Prince of Wales at the time of the battle, and a convoy of ships in the background, representing the Allied forces. The coin's bimetallic composition, with a copper-nickel center and a nickel brass ring, adds to its unique and collectible nature.
