2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Edward the Confessor) 1996 front 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Edward the Confessor) 1996 back
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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Edward the Confessor

1996 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
2 Pounds 2 FKP = USD 2.62
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#43025
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Edward with halo offering
miniature church within wreath, dates divided

Lettering:
ROYAL HERITAGE·EDWARD THE CONFESSOR
· 1042 1066 ·

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Edward the Confessor, who ruled England in the 11th century and is canonized as a saint in the Catholic Church.