© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Captain Cook - I
2018 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#142338 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
The stern section of HM Bark Endeavour over a map of Plymouth Sound, Captain Cook's signature, legend and dates around.
Lettering:
1768 - 2018
PLYMOUTH SOUND
250
CAPTAIN JAMES COOK
GB
Engraver: Gary Breeze
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: OCEANI INVESTIGATOR ACERRIMVS
Translation: Intrepid investigator of the seas
Comment
This coin was issued individually in Brilliant Uncirculated pack (24,660 sales), third party tubes (24,249 sales) and a stamp & coin cover (1,276 sales). It features the first of a three-part ‘puzzle’ that builds to tell the story of Captain Cook’s adventure of 1768. The coin was also struck in silver proof and gold proof.©The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook's first voyage to the Pacific, which took place from 1768 to 1771. The coin's design features an image of Captain Cook's ship, the HMS Endeavour, along with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin was issued in 2018 as part of a series of coins celebrating significant events and achievements in British history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 50185 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Captain Cook - I) 2018 coin.
