2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Endurance departing British waters; Silver) 2014 front 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Endurance departing British waters; Silver) 2014 back
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Endurance departing British waters; Silver) 2014 photo
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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Endurance departing British waters; Silver

2014 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
British Antarctic Territory (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2014
Value
2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62
Currency
Pound sterling (1991-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#318798
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The SS Endurance departing British waters with an inset cameo of Sir Ernest Shackleton.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CENTENARY OF THE IMPERIAL TRANS-ATLANTIC EXPEDITION
PM
SS ENDURANCE
£2

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 100th anniversary of Sir Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-1917), which aimed to cross the Antarctic continent from coast to coast. The coin's design features the Endurance, the ship that was used during the expedition, departing British waters.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2014 PM 10000 - - - - - -

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