© Essor Prof
© Essor Prof
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Death of Margaret Thatcher
2013 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.60 mm |
| Issuer | Ascension Island (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| Value | 2 Pounds |
| Currency | Pound (1976-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.60 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#85474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Offering a fitting tribute, this coin commemorates the life of an incredible leader who was described by the current Prime Minister as ‘a great Prime Minister, a great leader, and a great Briton.’ The design in Uncirculated Cupro Nickel features a portrait of the Baroness Thatcher with the Houses of Parliament and No. 10 Downing Street in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARGARET THATCHER THE IRON LADY
PM
£2
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the death of Margaret Thatcher, the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, who passed away on April 8, 2013. The coin features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a portrait of Margaret Thatcher on the other. It was minted in copper-nickel and has a weight of 28.28 grams.
