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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Diamond Wedding; Marriage Licence
2007 yearCopper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 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 | 38.6 mm |
Thickness | 2.8 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-08 |
Numista | N#400141 |
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Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Marriage license, jubilant crowd scene
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Diamond Wedding of H.M.Queen Elizabeth II & H.R.H.Prince Philip
THE MARRIAGE LICENCE
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 an image of the couple on their wedding day, along with the text "Diamond Wedding" and "1947-2007." The coin was produced in a limited quantity of 2,500 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.