© Pobjoy Mint Ltd.
© Pobjoy Mint Ltd.
2 Pounds - Charles III First land crossing
2023 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | British Antarctic Territory (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1991-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#358189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Depicts a map of Antarctica showing the route taken by the expedition across the South Pole.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIRST LAND CROSSING OF ANTARCTICA
TRANS ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION
WEDDELL SEA
Shackleton
South Pole
Scott
ROSS SEA
1958 - 2023
TWO POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the first land crossing of King Charles III, who became the first British monarch to set foot on Antarctica in 2023. The coin's design features an image of the king standing on the icy terrain, surrounded by the rugged landscape of the Antarctic wilderness. The coin's bimetallic composition, with a copper-nickel center and a nickel brass ring, adds to its unique and distinctive appearance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 PM | 1950 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (First land crossing) 2023 coin.
