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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Diamond Wedding
2007 yearCopper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
Issuer | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
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Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2007 |
Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
Currency | Pound sterling (2000-date) |
Composition | Copper-nickel |
Weight | 28.28 g |
Diameter | 38.61 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-08 |
Numista | N#52732 |
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Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Bust of Princess Elizabeth
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Diamond Wedding of H.M.Queen Elizabeth II & H.R.H.Prince Philip
THE BRIDE
TWO POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 60th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The coin's design features a portrait of the couple on the obverse, and on the reverse, it depicts a scene of the royal couple waving from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. The coin's mintage was limited to 2,500 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.