© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Captain Cook - II
2019 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 | 2019 |
| 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#168584 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
The midships section of HM Bark Endeavour below a celestial image of the Transit of Venus, legend and dates around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1769 - 2019 CAPTAIN JAMES COOK
OTAHEITE 250
GB
Engraver: Gary Breeze
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: OCEANI INVESTIGATOR ACERRIMVS
Translation: Intrepid investigator of the seas
Comment
Issued individually in a Brilliant Uncirculated pack (21,778 sales) as well as available to third parties in tubes (17,500 sales), this coin features the second of a three-part ‘puzzle’ that builds to tell the story of Captain Cook’s adventure. The coin was also struck in silver proof and gold proof©The Royal Mint, 2019
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 Ocean in 1768. The coin's design features a portrait of Captain Cook on the obverse, and a depiction of the HMS Endeavour, the ship he commanded during his voyage, on the reverse. The coin's bimetallic composition and unique design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 39278 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - II) 2019 coin.
