2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Coconut crabs) 2018 front 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Coconut crabs) 2018 back
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Coconut crabs) 2018 photo

2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Coconut crabs

2018 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
British Indian Ocean 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 (2008-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Thickness
3.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#137734
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Two large coconut crabs, one on the floor feasting on the flesh of a coconut and the other climbing a coconut palm

Script: Latin

Lettering: £2

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Coconut crab is the world’s largest Land Arthropod and an incredibly impressive looking crab. These crabs are widely found in the British Indian Ocean Territory.

Interesting fact

The Coconut Crab coin from the British Indian Ocean Territory features a unique design of a coconut crab, which is the largest land crab in the world, and is found in the territory's Chagos Archipelago.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018 PM 10000 - - - - - -

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