2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (First commemorative coin) 2009 front 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (First commemorative coin) 2009 back
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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II First commemorative coin

2009 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
British Indian Ocean Territory (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62
Currency
Pound sterling (2008-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#13470
Rarity index
46%

Reverse

Coat of arms of the British Indian Ocean Territory.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIRST COMMEMORATIVE COIN OF THE BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY
IN TUTELA NOSTRA
LIMURIA
PM
£2

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first landing on the moon, which took place on July 20, 1969. The coin features an image of the Apollo 11 spacecraft and the inscription "MOON LANDING 1969-2009" on its reverse side.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009 PM - - - - - -

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