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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 1937 Royal family portrait
2006 year| Silver (.9167) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (2000-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9167) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#83962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Royal Family portrait in 1937 after coronation of George VI, with Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
80 years
PM
£2
Edge
Milled
Comment
Similar to km#28Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was originally created by sculptor Percy Metcalfe in 1937. The portrait was commissioned by the Royal Mint to mark the coronation of King George VI, Elizabeth's father, and it has been used on various coins and currency throughout the years. The fact that it appears on this specific coin from South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands makes it a distinctive and collectible item for numismatists.
