2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Granting of Letters Patent; Silver) 2008 front 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Granting of Letters Patent; Silver) 2008 back
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Granting of Letters Patent; Silver) 2008 photo
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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Granting of Letters Patent; Silver

2008 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
2008
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#83926
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

The British Antarctic Territory's Coat-of-Arms with the 'PM' mintmark below at bottom right.

Denomination at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1908 • CENTENARY OF GRANTING OF LETTERS PATENT • 2008
RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY
PM
£2

Edge

Reeded

Comment

International Polar Year: 2007 - 2008

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Granting of Letters Patent to the British Antarctic Territory, which was established in 1821. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and an image of the Territory's coat of arms, which includes a penguin and a seal, symbolizing the region's unique wildlife and natural resources.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008 PM 10000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Granting of Letters Patent; Silver) 2008 coin.