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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Blue petrel; Titanium
2018 year| Titanium (.990) (Blue) | 10 g | 36.1 mm |
| Issuer | British Antarctic Territory (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1991-date) |
| Composition | Titanium (.990) (Blue) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 36.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#308477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
The design on the reverse of this coin features a Blue Petrel diving into the Antarctic Ocean in order to catch fish. In the surround you can see two more Blue Petrels ready to join the feast!
Script: Latin
Lettering: TWO POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Blue Petrel (Halobaena caerulea) is a small seabird that inhabits southern oceans. They reach about 200 grams in weight and a length of 30 cm. They have a white underside and face with a blueish grey topside. The Blue Petrel has an extraordinary ability to produce foul smelling oil which they store in a special section of their stomach called the Proventriculus; they then eat this oil to feed themselves during long flights!
The Blue Petrel feeds primarily on krill but also eats other crustaceans, fish and squid. They catch their prey by diving into the water and can reach depths of up to six meters, but can also be found sitting on the surface and dip diving. The Blue Petrel is a pelagic bird which means that they live at sea. The only time they visit the shore is when they breed and during this time you can find the birds living in burrows in large colonies. They lay one egg which takes about 50 days to hatch and a further 55 days for the hatchling to fledge!
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is made of titanium, which is a highly durable and resistant metal that is also lightweight. This makes the coin unique and different from other coins that are typically made of more traditional metals like copper, silver, or gold. The use of titanium also gives the coin a distinctive blue color, which is a nod to the blue petrel, a bird species that is native to the British Antarctic Territory and is featured on the coin's design.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 PM | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Blue petrel; Titanium) 2018 coin.
