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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Ernest Shackleton
2007 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 | 2007 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#107965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Bust of Ernest Shackleton with ship in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1874 ERNEST SHACKLETON 1922
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PM
TWO POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates 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 a portrait of Shackleton and the expedition's ship, the Endurance, which was trapped and crushed by pack ice in the Weddell Sea. Despite the challenges, Shackleton and his crew managed to survive and even rescue all of their men. This coin serves as a tribute to their bravery and perseverance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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