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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Evacuation of Dunkirk
2010 year| Silver (.925) | 12 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GGP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#321931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Scene of Dunkirk evacuation: soldiers ready for evacuations, small ships coming with help.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWO POUNDS
BRITISH ISLES AT WAR
Comment
Similar issue with the 5 pounds coin (issued in copper-nickiel) - see below link.Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Evacuation of Dunkirk, a significant event in World War II where Allied soldiers were evacuated from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, to safety in England. The coin's design features a depiction of the evacuation, with soldiers on the beach and ships in the background. The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
