2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Captain Cook - III
2020 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 | 2020 |
| 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#215895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
The bow section of HM Bark Endeavour overlaid on a map of Botany Bay and New Zealand, legend and dates around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAPTAIN JAMES COOK
BOTANY BAY
250
TE WAI POUNAMU
TE IKA A MAUI
1770-2020
GB
Engraver: Gary Breeze
Edge
Reeded with incuse lettering
Lettering: OCEANI INVESTIGATOR ACERRIMVS
Translation: Intrepid investigator of the seas
Comment
Issued individually, the third and final piece of a three-part ‘puzzle’ that builds to tell the story of Captain Cook’s adventure. The BU mintage comprised Royal Mint packs (19,715 sales) and third party trade packaging (16,995 sales).
© The Royal Mint, 2020
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 36710 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - III) 2020 coin.
