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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Discovery of South Georgia
2000 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| 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 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#34335 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Standing figure on deck of ship within inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANTOINE DE LA ROCHE
SOUTH
GEORGIA
DISCOVERY
1675
· TWO POUNDS ·
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the discovery of South Georgia, a remote island in the southern Atlantic Ocean, by British explorer James Cook in 1775. The coin's design features an image of Cook's ship, the Resolution, and a map of the island. The coin was issued in 2000 as part of a series of coins celebrating important events in the history of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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