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© FJPB
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Discovery of Antarctica
2020 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | British Antarctic Territory (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1991-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#235313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
The 'Williams' ship, a map of Antarctica is shown behind it.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
200 YEARS DISCOVERY OF ANTARCTICA
• TWO POUNDS •
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 200th anniversary of the discovery of Antarctica by British explorer Edward Bransfield, who sighted the Antarctic Peninsula in 1820. The coin's design features a depiction of Bransfield's ship, the Williams, surrounded by an icy landscape and a penguin, symbolizing the unique and remote environment of Antarctica.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 PM | 2020 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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