2 Pounds - Charles III (First land crossing; Silver) 2023 front 2 Pounds - Charles III (First land crossing; Silver) 2023 back
2 Pounds - Charles III (First land crossing; Silver) 2023 photo
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2 Pounds - Charles III First land crossing; Silver

2023 year
Silver (.999) (Gold plated outer ring) 12 g 28.4 mm
Description
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
Silver (.999) (Gold plated outer ring)
Weight
12 g
Diameter
28.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#358190
Rarity index
97%

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 scenic landscape of Antarctica. The gold-plated outer ring adds an extra layer of elegance to the coin, making it a unique and special collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2023 PM 175 - - - - - -

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